Fort Bend County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fort Bend 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
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Fort Bend County compares with Texas
Fort Bend County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fort Bend County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fort Bend County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 62% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Fort Bend County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Fort Bend County at a glance: 1 in 47 crashes involve a garbage truck (57 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Fort Bend County has recorded 2,711 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,533 people injured and 75 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come US-59 (6), US-90A (3) and Fm 1462 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
57 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Their busiest month is May, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Fort Bend County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Fort Bend County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Fort Bend County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 8 |
| US-59 | 6 |
| US-90A | 3 |
| Fm 1462 | 2 |
| Fm 360 | 2 |
| SR-36 | 2 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| Bowser Rd | 1 |
| CR-COTTONWOOD School Rd | 1 |
| CR-MCRARY Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fort Bend County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 6 | 36 |
| US-90A | 24 |
| Avenue I | 22 |
| Trammel Fresno Rd | 21 |
| Us 59 Hwy | 20 |
| US-59 | 20 |
| Sh 36 | 18 |
| Avenue H | 15 |
Fort Bend County at a glance
| Population | 958,434 |
| Land area | 861.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,112 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $119,959 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fort Bend 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 | 122 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 174 | +42% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 182 | +5% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 241 | +32% | 5.8 |
In the 1990s about 122 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 241. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Fort Bend County
ZIP codes in Fort Bend County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Fort Bend County
How common are truck crashes in Fort Bend County?
Fort Bend County has had 2,711 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,533 people and killing 75.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fort Bend County?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Fort Bend County: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fort Bend County?
Truck crashes in Fort Bend County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fort Bend County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 57 reported crashes in Fort Bend County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Fort Bend County compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fort Bend County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fort Bend County?
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.