ZIP 77843 (College Station, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77843: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Brazos 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
6.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Brazos County compares with Texas
Brazos County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brazos County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brazos County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 3.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 20.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Brazos 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 and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Brazos County: 1 in 30 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.3%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Brazos County has recorded 1,005 truck crashes since 2015, with 682 people injured and 35 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 37.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% 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 77843 since 2015: SR-21 (4), SR-6 (4), Ayrshire (1), Fm 1179 (1) and Fm 1179 Villa Maria Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 35 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (17%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 6.2 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77843 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brazos County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Brazos County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-6 | 4 |
| Ayrshire | 1 |
| Fm 1179 | 1 |
| Fm 1179 Villa Maria Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1179/Villa Maria Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2818 | 1 |
| Fm 50 | 1 |
| Fm 60 University Dr | 1 |
| Fm 60/Raymond Stotzer Pkwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brazos County) |
|---|---|
| Earl Rudder Fwy | 35 |
| San Jacinto Ln | 23 |
| Raymond Stotzer Pkwy | 17 |
| Harvey Rd | 16 |
| Harvey Mitchell Pkwy | 15 |
| Boonville Rd | 15 |
| Rock Prairie Rd | 12 |
| N 2800 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy | 11 |
ZIP 77843 at a glance
| Population | 8,259 |
| Density | 8,636 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brazos 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 | 60 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 58 | -3% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 72 | +23% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 88 | +22% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 60 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 88. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77843
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77843?
Brazos County has had 1,005 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 682 people and killing 35.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 77843?
The worst month is October: 10.7% of truck crashes in Brazos County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77843?
Since 2015, Brazos County has reported 35 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77843 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 34.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Brazos County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77843?
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.