ZIP 77469 (Richmond, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77469: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Fort Bend County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
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.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77469 is I-69, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-59 (3), CR-COTTONWOOD School Rd (1) and Fm 1462 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 57 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (16% of them).
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77469 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 6 |
| US-59 | 3 |
| CR-COTTONWOOD School Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1462 | 1 |
| Fm 1994 | 1 |
| Fm 2759 | 1 |
| Fm 2977 | 1 |
| Fm 361 | 1 |
| Fm 762 | 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 77469 at a glance
| Population | 69,826 |
| Density | 252 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,125 |
| Median home value | $327,272 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 122 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 241. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 77469
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77469?
Fort Bend County has had 2,711 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,533 people and killing 75.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77469?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77469 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77469?
Truck crashes in Fort Bend County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77469?
Since 2015, Fort Bend County has reported 57 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77469 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fort Bend County has 24.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77469?
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.