Brazoria, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brazoria: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brazoria and Brazoria County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Brazoria County numbers.
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 stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Brazoria County: 1 in 43 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.3%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Brazoria County has recorded 1,537 truck crashes since 2015, with 964 people injured and 49 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 14 truck crashes were reported in Brazoria since 2015; patterns below come from Brazoria County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Brazoria is Fm 2611, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-35 (2), CR-244 (1) and CR-288 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
35 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (20%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Brazoria fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Brazoria County.
- Where you can, review stops along Fm 2611; 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 2611 | 3 |
| SR-35 | 2 |
| CR-244 | 1 |
| CR-288 | 1 |
| Fm 1459 | 1 |
| SR-332 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 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 at a glance
| Population | 2,898 |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,096 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77566) | $92,586 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77566) | $262,213 |
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 large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brazoria
How many truck accidents are there in Brazoria?
Brazoria County has had 1,537 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 964 people and killing 49.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Brazoria?
Since 2015, Fm 2611 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brazoria: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Brazoria?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Brazoria County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Brazoria?
Since 2015, Brazoria County has reported 35 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Brazoria compare with Texas for truck crashes?
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?
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.