ZIP 77875 (Roans Prairie, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77875: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Grimes County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 77875 at a glance: SR-90 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77875: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Grimes County has recorded 503 truck crashes since 2015, with 325 people injured and 34 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77875 is SR-90, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Fm 244 (1), Fm 2819 (1) and SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 77875 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grimes County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-90, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 2 |
| Fm 244 | 1 |
| Fm 2819 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 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 77875 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77875
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77875?
503 truck crashes have been reported in Grimes County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 325 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77875?
SR-90 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77875 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77875?
Truck crashes in Grimes County peak in August, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77875?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Grimes County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 77875 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Grimes County has 129.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77875?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.