ZIP 77451 (Kendleton, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77451: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Fort Bend County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Fort Bend County compares with Texas
Fort Bend County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fort Bend County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fort Bend County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 62% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Fort Bend County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Fort Bend County at a glance: 1 in 47 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.1%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,711 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fort Bend County. They injured 1,533 people and killed 75.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: US-90A (3), US-90 (2) and Fm 360 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 57 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Their busiest month is May, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77451 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 25.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fort Bend County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 9 |
| US-90A | 3 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| Fm 360 | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| SR-540 | 1 |
| Ua90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fort Bend County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 6 | 36 |
| US-90A | 24 |
| Avenue I | 22 |
| Trammel Fresno Rd | 21 |
| Us 59 Hwy | 20 |
| US-59 | 20 |
| Sh 36 | 18 |
| Avenue H | 15 |
ZIP 77451 at a glance
| Population | 515 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,125 |
| Median home value | $130,225 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fort Bend County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 122 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 174 | +42% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 182 | +5% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 241 | +32% | 5.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 122 to 241. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77451
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77451?
Since 2015, 2,711 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fort Bend County (1,533 injured, 75 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77451?
Since 2015, US-59 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77451: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77451?
October has the most truck crashes in Fort Bend County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77451?
57 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fort Bend County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77451 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fort Bend County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77451?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.