Anahuac, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Anahuac: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Anahuac and Chambers County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chambers County numbers.
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 sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Chambers County at a glance: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Anahuac since 2015, this page uses Chambers County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come Fm 563 (3), Fm 565 (1) and I10 Frontage (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Anahuac fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Chambers County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 10 |
| Fm 563 | 3 |
| Fm 565 | 1 |
| I10 Frontage | 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 |
Anahuac at a glance
| Population | 2,023 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 975 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 73 a year in the 1990s and 116 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Anahuac
How common are truck crashes in Anahuac?
Since 2015, 1,295 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chambers County (698 injured, 58 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Anahuac?
I-10 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Anahuac since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Anahuac?
Truck crashes in Chambers County peak in June, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Anahuac?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chambers County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Anahuac compared with Texas?
Chambers County records 196.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Anahuac?
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.