Mont Belvieu, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mont Belvieu: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mont Belvieu 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 runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Chambers County: 1 in 200 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 1.1% across 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.
Only 80 truck crashes were reported in Mont Belvieu since 2015; patterns below come from Chambers County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Mont Belvieu is I-10, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-99 (4), SR-146 (3) and Fm 1413 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Mont Belvieu fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 17 |
| SR-99 | 4 |
| SR-146 | 3 |
| Fm 1413 | 2 |
| Fm 565 | 2 |
| CR-SJOLANDER Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1942 | 1 |
| Mu-Eagle Dr | 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 |
Mont Belvieu at a glance
| Population | 10,229 |
| Land area | 17.8 sq mi |
| Density | 575 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 |
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. 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 Mont Belvieu
How many truck crashes happen in Mont Belvieu?
Chambers County has had 1,295 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 698 people and killing 58.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Mont Belvieu?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mont Belvieu since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mont Belvieu?
June has the most truck crashes in Chambers County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mont Belvieu?
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 Mont Belvieu compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Chambers County has 196.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mont Belvieu?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.