ZIP 77873 (Richards, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77873: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
7.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Texas
Montgomery County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 78% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Montgomery County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Montgomery County at a glance: 1 in 56 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.8%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 4,045 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,654 people injured and 99 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Fm 149 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come Fm 1791 (1), Fm 2819 (1) and SR-90 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 70 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (16%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.2 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77873 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use Fm 149, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 149 | 2 |
| Fm 1791 | 1 |
| Fm 2819 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| Woodlands Pkwy | 30 |
| I-45 | 26 |
| Rayford Rd | 25 |
| Hardin Store Rd | 23 |
| Fm 1488 | 22 |
| Riley Fuzzel Rd | 22 |
| Research Forest Dr | 17 |
| S 100 Loop 336 West | 14 |
ZIP 77873 at a glance
| Population | 1,383 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,938 |
| Median home value | $312,947 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 156 | — | 5.5 |
| 2000s | 274 | +76% | 6.1 |
| 2010s | 297 | +8% | 6.2 |
| 2020s | 363 | +22% | 10.2 |
In the 1990s about 156 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 363. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 6.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77873
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77873?
Since 2015, 4,045 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (2,654 injured, 99 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77873?
Since 2015, Fm 149 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77873: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77873?
July has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77873?
Garbage trucks were involved in 70 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 77873 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77873?
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.