ZIP 77471 (Rosenberg, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77471: 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.1%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Fort Bend County has recorded 2,711 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,533 people injured and 75 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77471 is US-59, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-69 (4), US-90A (3) and Fm 360 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
57 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77471 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 6 |
| I-69 | 4 |
| US-90A | 3 |
| Fm 360 | 2 |
| SR-36 | 2 |
| CR-COTTONWOOD School Rd | 1 |
| CR-MCRARY Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2977 | 1 |
| Fm 360/Beasley-Needville Rd | 1 |
| Fm 361 | 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 77471 at a glance
| Population | 45,325 |
| Density | 178 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,186 |
| Median home value | $237,739 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77471
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77471?
2,711 truck crashes have been reported in Fort Bend County since 2015, with 75 deaths and 1,533 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77471?
NHTSA data shows US-59 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77471 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77471?
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 77471?
57 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fort Bend County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77471 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Fort Bend County has 24.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77471?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.