Old River-Winfree, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Old River-Winfree: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Old River-Winfree 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 |
Compared with Texas, Chambers County is lower 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.
Old River-Winfree at a glance: 2.8× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Old River-Winfree per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (4.2 vs 1.5).
Overview
Police reported 1,295 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chambers County since 2015: 698 people were injured and 58 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Old River-Winfree 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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Old River-Winfree is I-10, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fm 563 (4), SR-99 (4) and SR-146 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Old River-Winfree fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chambers County.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Chambers County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 14 |
| Fm 563 | 4 |
| SR-99 | 4 |
| SR-146 | 3 |
| Fm 565 | 2 |
| CR-SJOLANDER Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1942 | 1 |
| I10 Frontage | 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 |
Old River-Winfree at a glance
| Population | 1,383 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 883 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 |
In the 1990s about 73 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 116. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Old River-Winfree
How many truck accidents are there in Old River-Winfree?
Chambers County has had 1,295 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 698 people and killing 58.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Old River-Winfree?
I-10 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Old River-Winfree since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Old River-Winfree?
June has the most truck crashes in Chambers County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Old River-Winfree?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chambers County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Old River-Winfree compare with Texas?
Chambers County records 196.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Old River-Winfree?
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.