Kendleton, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kendleton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kendleton 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 |
Fort Bend County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: 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
Since 2015, 2,711 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fort Bend County. They injured 1,533 people and killed 75.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Kendleton since 2015; patterns below come from Fort Bend County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-59 leads within 10 miles of Kendleton with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-90A (3), Fm 360 (2) and US-90 (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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.9 deaths compared with 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Kendleton fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fort Bend County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 25.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Fort Bend County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 9 |
| US-90A | 3 |
| Fm 360 | 2 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| Fm 360/Beasley-Needville Rd | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| SR-540 | 1 |
| Ua90 | 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 |
Kendleton at a glance
| Population | 407 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 370 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77451) | $31,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77451) | $130,225 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 122 a year in the 1990s and 241 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Kendleton
How many truck accidents are there in Kendleton?
2,711 truck crashes have been reported in Fort Bend County since 2015, with 75 deaths and 1,533 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Kendleton?
US-59 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Kendleton since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kendleton?
Truck crashes in Fort Bend County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kendleton?
57 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fort Bend County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kendleton 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 Kendleton?
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.