ZIP 77830 (Anderson, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77830: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grimes 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
8 of 503 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grimes County compares with Texas
Grimes County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grimes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grimes County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Grimes County has lower values than Texas for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 77830: SR-90 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 77830.
Overview
Since 2015, 503 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Grimes County. They injured 325 people and killed 34.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-90 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77830 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-30 (2), Fm 244 (1) and Fm 2819 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77830 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Grimes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-90 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 2 |
| Fm 244 | 1 |
| Fm 2819 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grimes County) |
|---|---|
| State Highway 6 | 19 |
| Sh 6 | 13 |
| Sh 90 | 9 |
| Sh 105 | 7 |
| State Highway 90 | 6 |
| County Road 180 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| Sh 30 | 3 |
ZIP 77830 at a glance
| Population | 3,238 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,557 |
| Median home value | $345,818 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grimes 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 | 18 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 29 | +61% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 37 | +28% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 42 | +14% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77830
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77830?
Since 2015, 503 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grimes County (325 injured, 34 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77830?
SR-90 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77830 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77830?
August has the most truck crashes in Grimes County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77830?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grimes County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77830 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Grimes County has 129.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77830?
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.