ZIP 77831 (Bedias, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77831: 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 sits below Texas on 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.
The headline for Grimes County: August worst month: 11.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 503 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grimes County since 2015: 325 people were injured and 34 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77831 since 2015: SR-90 (2). No single road stands out.
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 77831 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grimes County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Grimes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-90 | 2 |
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 77831 at a glance
| Population | 3,676 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,229 |
| Median home value | $233,074 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77831
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77831?
503 truck crashes have been reported in Grimes County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 325 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77831?
August has the most truck crashes in Grimes County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77831?
Since 2015, Grimes County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77831 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 129.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grimes County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77831?
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.