ZIP 77515 (Angleton, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77515: 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 stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Brazoria County: 1 in 43 crashes involve a garbage truck (35 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,537 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brazoria County since 2015: 964 people were injured and 49 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 0.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77515 is SR-288, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Bs-288 (1), CR-288 (1) and Fm 523 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 35 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Their busiest month is June, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77515 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brazoria County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-288; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 26.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-288 | 3 |
| Bs-288 | 1 |
| CR-288 | 1 |
| Fm 523 | 1 |
| SR-332 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| US-288 | 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 77515 at a glance
| Population | 34,088 |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,787 |
| Median home value | $224,427 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 97 a year in the 1990s and 142 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77515
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77515?
Brazoria County has had 1,537 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 964 people and killing 49.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77515?
Since 2015, SR-288 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77515: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77515?
Truck crashes in Brazoria County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77515?
Garbage trucks were involved in 35 reported crashes in Brazoria County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 77515 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Brazoria County records 32.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77515?
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.