Brazos County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brazos 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
6.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Brazos County compares with Texas
Brazos County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brazos County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brazos County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 3.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 20.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Brazos County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Brazos County at a glance: 1 in 30 crashes involve a garbage truck (35 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,005 crashes involving commercial trucks in Brazos County since 2015: 682 people were injured and 35 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 37.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-21 leads in Brazos County with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-6 (4), Sr-Osr (2) and US-190 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 35 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 6.2, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Brazos County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-21 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Brazos County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Brazos County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Brazos County) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 7 |
| SR-6 | 4 |
| Sr-Osr | 2 |
| US-190 | 2 |
| Ayrshire | 1 |
| Fm 1179 | 1 |
| Fm 1179 Villa Maria Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1179/Villa Maria Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2154 | 1 |
| Fm 2223 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brazos County) |
|---|---|
| Earl Rudder Fwy | 35 |
| San Jacinto Ln | 23 |
| Raymond Stotzer Pkwy | 17 |
| Harvey Rd | 16 |
| Harvey Mitchell Pkwy | 15 |
| Boonville Rd | 15 |
| Rock Prairie Rd | 12 |
| N 2800 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy | 11 |
Brazos County at a glance
| Population | 249,624 |
| Land area | 586.1 sq mi |
| Density | 426 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,749 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brazos 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 | 60 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 58 | -3% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 72 | +23% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 88 | +22% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 60 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 88. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Brazos County
ZIP codes in Brazos County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Brazos County
How many truck crashes happen in Brazos County?
Since 2015, 1,005 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Brazos County (682 injured, 35 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Brazos County?
Since 2015, SR-21 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Brazos County: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Brazos County?
October has the most truck crashes in Brazos County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brazos County?
35 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brazos County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Brazos County compared with Texas?
Brazos County records 34.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Brazos County?
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.