ZIP 77581 (Pearland, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77581: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Brazoria County is lower on 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).
Brazoria County at a glance: 1 in 43 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.3%, against 1.1% for 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
Truck crashes peak in October (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77581 is I-45, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-35 (6), SR-6 (4) and SR-288 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 35 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Their busiest month is June, with 20% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77581 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brazoria County.
- Look at alternatives to I-45 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 Brazoria County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 10 |
| SR-35 | 6 |
| SR-6 | 4 |
| SR-288 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| Almeda Genoa Rd | 2 |
| Fm 865 Cullen Blvd | 2 |
| Mykawa Rd | 2 |
| Bellfort St | 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 77581 at a glance
| Population | 51,332 |
| Density | 805 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,139 |
| Median home value | $338,610 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 97 to 142. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 77581
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77581?
Since 2015, 1,537 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brazoria County (964 injured, 49 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77581?
I-45 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77581 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77581?
Truck crashes in Brazoria County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77581?
Since 2015, Brazoria County has reported 35 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77581 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 32.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Brazoria County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77581?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.