ZIP 77494 (Katy, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77494: 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 stands out for 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
Police reported 2,711 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fort Bend County since 2015: 1,533 people were injured and 75 were killed.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). After it: Fm 2855 (4), 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.
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 77494 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Fort Bend County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
| Fm 2855 | 4 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| Bowser Rd | 1 |
| CR-MCRARY Rd | 1 |
| CR-PARK Row Dr | 1 |
| CR-WOODS Rd | 1 |
| Clay Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1093 | 1 |
| Fm 259/Waller Ave | 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 77494 at a glance
| Population | 140,157 |
| Density | 1,428 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $148,720 |
| Median home value | $477,004 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 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 77494
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77494?
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 77494?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77494: 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77494?
October has the most truck crashes in Fort Bend County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77494?
57 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fort Bend County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77494 compared with Texas?
Fort Bend County records 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77494?
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.