ZIP 77511 (Alvin, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77511: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Brazoria 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Brazoria County compares with Texas
Brazoria County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brazoria County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brazoria County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 92% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Brazoria County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Brazoria County: 1 in 43 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.3%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,537 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brazoria County since 2015: 964 people were injured and 49 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-6 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-35 (4), Fm 1462 (3) and Fm 2004 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 35 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (20% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77511 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-6; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Brazoria County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 Brazoria County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-6 | 5 |
| SR-35 | 4 |
| Fm 1462 | 3 |
| Fm 2004 | 2 |
| CR-127 | 1 |
| CR-99/CR-PEARLAND Sites Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2004/Camp Wallace Rd | 1 |
| Fm 517 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brazoria County) |
|---|---|
| Broadway St | 29 |
| Main St | 24 |
| Fm 1462 | 15 |
| Sh 288 | 14 |
| Fm 523 | 13 |
| N Sh 35 | 13 |
| Sh 35 | 12 |
| Pearland Pkwy | 10 |
ZIP 77511 at a glance
| Population | 51,892 |
| Density | 134 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,939 |
| Median home value | $230,019 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brazoria 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 | 97 | — | 4.4 |
| 2000s | 93 | -4% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 106 | +14% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 142 | +34% | 6.2 |
In the 1990s about 97 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 142. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77511
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77511?
1,537 truck crashes have been reported in Brazoria County since 2015, with 49 deaths and 964 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77511?
SR-6 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77511 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77511?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Brazoria County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77511?
Since 2015, Brazoria County has reported 35 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77511 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Brazoria County has 32.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77511?
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.