ZIP 77476 (Simonton, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77476: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Fort Bend County is lower on 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).
The headline for Fort Bend County: 1 in 47 crashes involve a garbage truck (57 since 2015), vs 1.1% across 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
October has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77476 with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-90A (3), US-90 (2) and Bowser Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 57 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
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 77476 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fort Bend County.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 13 |
| US-90A | 3 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| Bowser Rd | 1 |
| CR-WOODS Rd | 1 |
| Columbus Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1093 | 1 |
| Fm 1489/Simonton Rd | 1 |
| Fm 259/Waller Ave | 1 |
| Fm 362 | 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 77476 at a glance
| Population | 423 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $514,043 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77476
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77476?
Fort Bend County has had 2,711 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,533 people and killing 75.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77476?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77476 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77476?
October has the most truck crashes in Fort Bend County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77476?
Garbage trucks were involved in 57 reported crashes in Fort Bend County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77476 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fort Bend County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77476?
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.