ZIP 77546 (Friendswood, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77546: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Galveston 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
19 of 1,047 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Galveston County compares with Texas
Galveston County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Galveston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Galveston County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 61% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Galveston County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Galveston County at a glance: 1 in 52 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.9%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks in Galveston County since 2015: 625 people were injured and 27 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-45 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77546 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-6 (5), SR-35 (4) and SR-8 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77546 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Galveston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 6 |
| SR-6 | 5 |
| SR-35 | 4 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| Fm 1462 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-127 | 1 |
| CR-99/CR-PEARLAND Sites Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1128/Masters Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2351 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Galveston County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 50 |
| J Ave | 24 |
| Gulf Fwy | 23 |
| Fm 2004 | 23 |
| Harborside Dr | 18 |
| Ave J | 17 |
| Seawall Blvd | 17 |
| Sh 146 | 14 |
ZIP 77546 at a glance
| Population | 54,789 |
| Density | 778 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $123,756 |
| Median home value | $381,154 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Galveston 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 | 78 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 66 | -15% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 68 | +2% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 100 | +48% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 78 to 100. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77546
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77546?
Since 2015, 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Galveston County (625 injured, 27 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77546?
Since 2015, I-45 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77546: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77546?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Galveston County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77546?
19 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Galveston County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77546 compare with Texas?
Galveston County records 24.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77546?
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.