Danbury, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Danbury: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Danbury 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 |
Brazoria County has lower values than Texas for 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).
Brazoria County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Danbury since 2015; patterns below come from Brazoria County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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 (4). Next come Fm 2004 (2), SR-35 (2) and Bs-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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Danbury 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.1% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-288 | 4 |
| Fm 2004 | 2 |
| SR-35 | 2 |
| Bs-288 | 1 |
| CR-288 | 1 |
| Fm 1462 | 1 |
| US-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 |
Danbury at a glance
| Population | 1,699 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,753 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77534) | $105,741 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77534) | $247,377 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 97 to 142. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Danbury
How common are truck crashes in Danbury?
1,537 truck crashes have been reported in Brazoria County since 2015, with 49 deaths and 964 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Danbury?
NHTSA data shows SR-288 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Danbury since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Danbury?
Truck crashes in Brazoria County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Danbury?
35 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brazoria County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Danbury compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 32.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Brazoria County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Danbury?
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.