West Columbia, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Columbia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Columbia 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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Brazoria County at a glance: 1 in 43 crashes involve a garbage truck (35 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,537 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Brazoria County. They injured 964 people and killed 49.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 22 truck crashes reported in West Columbia since 2015, this page uses Brazoria County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in 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-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-35 (2), CR-244 (1) and Fm 1301 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 35 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (20% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for West Columbia fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 3 |
| SR-35 | 2 |
| CR-244 | 1 |
| Fm 1301 | 1 |
| Fm 1459 | 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 |
West Columbia at a glance
| Population | 3,649 |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,399 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77486) | $74,857 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77486) | $228,609 |
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. 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 West Columbia
How common are truck crashes in West Columbia?
Since 2015, 1,537 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brazoria County (964 injured, 49 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in West Columbia?
NHTSA data shows SR-36 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Columbia since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Columbia?
The worst month is October: 10.0% of truck crashes in Brazoria County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Columbia?
Since 2015, Brazoria County has reported 35 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in West Columbia compare 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 West Columbia?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.