Pearland, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pearland: 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 219 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pearland compares with Texas
Pearland against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pearland stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pearland | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 76% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Pearland sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on injuries per crash.
What stands out in Pearland: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 219 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pearland. They injured 140 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-610 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). It is followed by I-45 (11), SR-8 (9) and SR-288 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Pearland fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pearland.
- Where you can, review stops along I-610; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pearland
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-610 | 12 |
| I-45 | 11 |
| SR-8 | 9 |
| SR-288 | 7 |
| SR-6 | 7 |
| SR-35 | 6 |
| Clinton Dr | 3 |
| Fm 1462 | 3 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| Almeda Genoa Rd | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pearland) |
|---|---|
| Broadway St | 29 |
| Main St | 24 |
| Pearland Pkwy | 10 |
| Dixie Farm Rd | 9 |
| Business Center Dr | 5 |
| Bailey Rd | 4 |
| Cullen Pkwy | 3 |
| Mchard Rd | 3 |
Pearland at a glance
| Population | 129,620 |
| Land area | 48.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,660 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77584) | $121,872 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77584) | $363,908 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pearland 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 | 17 | — | 4.4 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | -29% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | +62% | 6.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pearland
How common are truck crashes in Pearland?
Since 2015, 219 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pearland (140 injured, 5 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pearland?
Since 2015, I-610 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Pearland: 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pearland?
March has the most truck crashes in Pearland, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pearland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Pearland since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Pearland compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 14.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pearland, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pearland?
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.