Brown County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brown 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
0 of 234 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Brown County compares with Texas
Brown County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Brown County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Brown County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Brown County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Brown County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Brown County has recorded 234 truck crashes since 2015, with 133 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Brown County is US-183, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Fm 1689 (1), Fm 2126 (1) and Fm 2524/Austin Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Brown County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Brown County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-183; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Brown County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Brown County) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 2 |
| Fm 1689 | 1 |
| Fm 2126 | 1 |
| Fm 2524/Austin Ave | 1 |
| SR-279 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Brown County) |
|---|---|
| Early Blvd | 25 |
| Garmon Dr | 6 |
| Coggin Ave | 3 |
| Crockett Dr | 3 |
| N Us 183 | 3 |
| S Us 377 | 3 |
| W 600 Commerce St | 3 |
| Austin Ave | 2 |
Brown County at a glance
| Population | 38,631 |
| Land area | 944.5 sq mi |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,279 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Brown 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 | 12 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 12 | -1% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 14 | +15% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 22 | +60% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Brown County
How many truck crashes happen in Brown County?
Brown County has had 234 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 133 people and killing 16.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Brown County?
US-183 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Brown County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Brown County?
The worst month is July: 12.0% of truck crashes in Brown County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brown County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brown County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Brown County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Brown County records 51.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Brown 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.