Chambers County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chambers 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
7 of 1,295 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chambers County compares with Texas
Chambers County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chambers County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chambers County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 196.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Chambers County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Chambers County: 1 in 200 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Chambers County has recorded 1,295 truck crashes since 2015, with 698 people injured and 58 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads in Chambers County with 19 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-146 (3), SR-99 (3) and Fm 563 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Chambers County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Chambers County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Chambers County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 19 |
| SR-146 | 3 |
| SR-99 | 3 |
| Fm 563 | 2 |
| Fm 565 | 2 |
| SR-73 | 2 |
| Fm 2354 | 1 |
| I10 Frontage | 1 |
| Mu-Eagle Dr | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chambers County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 44 |
| Sh 146 | 11 |
| Sh 99 | 9 |
| Kilgore Pkwy | 8 |
| Fm 565 | 5 |
| Fm 1405 | 4 |
| Fm 1942 | 4 |
| SR-146 | 4 |
Chambers County at a glance
| Population | 56,179 |
| Land area | 597.2 sq mi |
| Density | 94 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $110,314 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chambers 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 | 73 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 98 | +34% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 96 | -2% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 116 | +20% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 73 to 116. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Chambers County
ZIP codes in Chambers County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Chambers County
How common are truck crashes in Chambers County?
1,295 truck crashes have been reported in Chambers County since 2015, with 58 deaths and 698 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Chambers County?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 19 fatal large-truck crashes in Chambers County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Chambers County?
June has the most truck crashes in Chambers County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Chambers County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Chambers County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Chambers County compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Chambers County has 196.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Chambers 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.