Brazoria County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brazoria County: 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Brazoria County compares with Texas
Brazoria County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brazoria County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brazoria County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 92% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Brazoria County is lower 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).
What stands out in Brazoria County: 1 in 43 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.3%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Brazoria County has recorded 1,537 truck crashes since 2015, with 964 people injured and 49 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-288 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: SR-35 (7), SR-6 (6) and Fm 1462 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
35 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (20% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Brazoria County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brazoria County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-288; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Brazoria County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Brazoria County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Brazoria County) |
|---|---|
| SR-288 | 9 |
| SR-35 | 7 |
| SR-6 | 6 |
| Fm 1462 | 4 |
| Fm 2004 | 3 |
| Fm 2611 | 3 |
| SR-332 | 3 |
| SR-36 | 3 |
| Fm 521 | 2 |
| Bs-288 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brazoria County) |
|---|---|
| Broadway St | 29 |
| Main St | 24 |
| Fm 1462 | 15 |
| Sh 288 | 14 |
| Fm 523 | 13 |
| N Sh 35 | 13 |
| Sh 35 | 12 |
| Pearland Pkwy | 10 |
Brazoria County at a glance
| Population | 413,224 |
| Land area | 1,363.3 sq mi |
| Density | 303 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $102,185 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brazoria 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 | 97 | — | 4.4 |
| 2000s | 93 | -4% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 106 | +14% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 142 | +34% | 6.2 |
In the 1990s about 97 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 142. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Brazoria County
ZIP codes in Brazoria County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Brazoria County
How many truck accidents are there in Brazoria County?
Brazoria County has had 1,537 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 964 people and killing 49.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Brazoria County?
Since 2015, SR-288 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Brazoria County: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Brazoria County?
Truck crashes in Brazoria County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brazoria County?
Since 2015, Brazoria County has reported 35 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Brazoria County compare with Texas?
Brazoria County records 32.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Brazoria County?
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.