Point Comfort, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Point Comfort: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Point Comfort and Calhoun County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Calhoun County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 115 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with Texas
Calhoun County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Calhoun County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Calhoun County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 115 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Calhoun County. They injured 56 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 35 days in fully reported years.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Point Comfort since 2015, this page uses Calhoun County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.3%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Point Comfort since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-35 (2) and Fm 1593 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Point Comfort fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calhoun County.
- 30.4% 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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 2 |
| Fm 1593 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 35 | 4 |
| Fm 1090 | 2 |
| 8726 185 Hwy | 1 |
| Farik Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1593 | 1 |
| Foster Rd | 1 |
| Hwy | 1 |
| La Salle St | 1 |
Point Comfort at a glance
| Population | 562 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 427 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77978) | $142,500 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun 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 | 17 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | -59% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | +21% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 11 | +32% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Point Comfort
How many truck accidents are there in Point Comfort?
115 truck crashes have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 56 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Point Comfort?
Truck crashes in Calhoun County peak in July, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Point Comfort?
Since 2015, Calhoun County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Point Comfort compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Calhoun County has 52.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Point Comfort?
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.