Sealy, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sealy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
2 of 253 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sealy compares with Texas
Sealy against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sealy stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sealy | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 291.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Sealy sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Sealy: 3.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Sealy has recorded 253 truck crashes since 2015, with 152 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in October (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Sealy with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-36 (2), Fm 2187 (1) and Fm 3013 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Sealy fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sealy.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Sealy
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 17 |
| SR-36 | 2 |
| Fm 2187 | 1 |
| Fm 3013 | 1 |
| Fm3013 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sealy) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 7 |
| Meyer St | 6 |
| Fm 3013 | 3 |
| SR-36 | 3 |
| S 2800 Meyer St | 3 |
| Ne Meyer St | 2 |
| S 1700 Meyer St | 2 |
| Meyer | 2 |
Sealy at a glance
| Population | 7,553 |
| Land area | 11.7 sq mi |
| Density | 644 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77474) | $75,272 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77474) | $286,390 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sealy 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 | 8 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 11 | +46% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 25 | +119% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sealy
How many truck crashes happen in Sealy?
Sealy has had 253 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 152 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sealy?
I-10 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sealy since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sealy?
May has the most truck crashes in Sealy, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sealy?
Since 2015, Sealy has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sealy compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 291.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sealy, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sealy?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.