Bryan, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bryan: 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
13 of 415 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bryan compares with Texas
Bryan against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bryan stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bryan | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 85% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 20.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Bryan 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).
Bryan at a glance: 1 in 33 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 415 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bryan since 2015: 270 people were injured and 13 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-21 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by SR-6 (4), US-190 (3) and Sr-Osr (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 3.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Bryan fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bryan.
- Look at alternatives to SR-21 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 26.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bryan
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 7 |
| SR-6 | 4 |
| US-190 | 3 |
| Sr-Osr | 2 |
| Ayrshire | 1 |
| Fm 1179 | 1 |
| Fm 1179 Villa Maria Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1179/Villa Maria Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2223 | 1 |
| Fm 2818 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bryan) |
|---|---|
| San Jacinto Ln | 23 |
| Boonville Rd | 15 |
| N 2800 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy | 11 |
| Riverside Pkwy | 9 |
| Briarcrest Dr | 9 |
| N 2800 Earl Rudder Fwy | 9 |
| N 900 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy | 6 |
| N 2100 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy | 5 |
Bryan at a glance
| Population | 91,541 |
| Land area | 55.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,654 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77803) | $52,274 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77803) | $144,945 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bryan 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 | 19 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 23 | +22% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 34 | +50% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. 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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bryan
How many truck accidents are there in Bryan?
Since 2015, 415 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bryan (270 injured, 13 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bryan?
Since 2015, SR-21 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bryan: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bryan?
July has the most truck crashes in Bryan, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bryan?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bryan since 2015, 3.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bryan compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bryan, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bryan?
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.