ZIP 77498 (Sugar Land, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77498: 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. Where it is higher: 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
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.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-69 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77498 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-6 (7), SR-8 (5) and US-59 (3).
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 77498 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 25.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 11 |
| SR-6 | 7 |
| SR-8 | 5 |
| US-59 | 3 |
| I-10 | 2 |
| Bellaire Blvd | 1 |
| CR-MCRARY Rd | 1 |
| Dairy Ashford Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1092 | 1 |
| Fm 1093/Westheimer Rd | 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 77498 at a glance
| Population | 52,806 |
| Density | 1,266 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,950 |
| Median home value | $304,017 |
| 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 77498
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77498?
Fort Bend County has had 2,711 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,533 people and killing 75.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77498?
I-69 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77498 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77498?
October has the most truck crashes in Fort Bend County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77498?
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 77498 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fort Bend County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77498?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.