ZIP 77479 (Sugar Land, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77479: 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 sits below Texas 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).
ZIP 77479 at a glance: 2.7× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 77479 (1.8 → 4.8).
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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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
I-69 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77479 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-8 (5), SR-6 (2) and US-59 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
57 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (16%).
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77479 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fort Bend County.
- Look at alternatives to I-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Fort Bend County.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 9 |
| SR-8 | 5 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| CR-MCRARY Rd | 1 |
| Dairy Ashford Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1092 | 1 |
| Fm 2759 | 1 |
| Fm 2977 | 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 77479 at a glance
| Population | 92,221 |
| Density | 1,090 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $156,735 |
| Median home value | $476,776 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 122 a year in the 1990s and 241 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 77479
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77479?
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 77479?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77479: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77479?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Fort Bend County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77479?
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 77479 compare with Texas?
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 77479?
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.