Fresno, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fresno: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fresno and Fort Bend County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fort Bend County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, Fort Bend County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Fort Bend County at a glance: 1 in 47 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.1%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 2,711 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fort Bend County since 2015: 1,533 people were injured and 75 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Fresno since 2015, this page uses Fort Bend County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-8 leads within 10 miles of Fresno with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-288 (5), Almeda Genoa Rd (2) and Fm 521 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
57 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Fresno fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fort Bend County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-8 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Fort Bend County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 7 |
| SR-288 | 5 |
| Almeda Genoa Rd | 2 |
| Fm 521 | 2 |
| I-69 | 2 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
| Dairy Ashford Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1092 | 1 |
| Fm 1128/Masters Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2759 | 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 |
Fresno at a glance
| Land area | 8.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77545) | $94,474 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77545) | $260,203 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 122 to 241. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fresno
How many truck accidents are there in Fresno?
Fort Bend County has had 2,711 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,533 people and killing 75.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fresno?
Since 2015, SR-8 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fresno: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fresno?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Fort Bend County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fresno?
Garbage trucks were involved in 57 reported crashes in Fort Bend County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does Fresno compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fort Bend County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fresno?
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.