Early, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Early: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Early and Brown County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Brown County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, Brown County is lower 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.
Only 36 truck crashes were reported in Early since 2015; patterns below come from Brown County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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 within 10 miles of Early is US-183, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fm 2126 (1), Fm 2524/Austin Ave (1) and SR-279 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Brown County.
Route planning tips for Early fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-183, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 1.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 2 |
| Fm 2126 | 1 |
| Fm 2524/Austin Ave | 1 |
| SR-279 | 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 |
Early at a glance
| Population | 3,174 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 852 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76802) | $70,714 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76802) | $202,537 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Early
How many truck crashes happen in Early?
234 truck crashes have been reported in Brown County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 133 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Early?
US-183 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Early since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Early?
The worst month is July: 12.0% of truck crashes in Brown County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Early?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Brown County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Early compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 51.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Brown County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Early?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.