College Station, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in College Station: 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
14 of 299 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How College Station compares with Texas
College Station against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where College Station stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | College Station | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 68% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 66% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 4.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 20.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
College Station 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 garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
College Station at a glance: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.9%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
College Station has recorded 299 truck crashes since 2015, with 176 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 35.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of College Station is SR-21, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-6 (4), SR-30 (3) and Sr-Osr (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 4.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for College Station fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-21; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 College Station
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 7 |
| SR-6 | 4 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| 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 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (College Station) |
|---|---|
| Earl Rudder Fwy | 35 |
| Raymond Stotzer Pkwy | 17 |
| Harvey Mitchell Pkwy | 15 |
| Harvey Rd | 15 |
| Rock Prairie Rd | 10 |
| Texas Ave | 9 |
| Wellborn Rd | 9 |
| William D Fitch Pkwy | 5 |
College Station at a glance
| Population | 128,023 |
| Land area | 51.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,502 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in College Station 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 | 10 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +67% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 26 | +62% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about College Station
How common are truck crashes in College Station?
College Station has had 299 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 176 people and killing 4.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in College Station?
NHTSA data shows SR-21 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of College Station since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in College Station?
October has the most truck crashes in College Station, 12.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in College Station?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in College Station since 2015 (4.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in College Station compare with Texas?
College Station records 20.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in College Station?
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.