Richmond, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Richmond: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Richmond 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).
The headline for Fort Bend County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 53 truck crashes reported in Richmond since 2015, this page uses Fort Bend County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-69 leads within 10 miles of Richmond with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-59 (4), CR-COTTONWOOD School Rd (1) and CR-MCRARY Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 57 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
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 Richmond fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 7 |
| US-59 | 4 |
| CR-COTTONWOOD School Rd | 1 |
| CR-MCRARY Rd | 1 |
| Dairy Ashford Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1093 | 1 |
| Fm 2977 | 1 |
| Fm 361 | 1 |
| Fm 723 | 1 |
| Fm 762 | 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 |
Richmond at a glance
| Population | 13,305 |
| Land area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Density | 3,091 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77406) | $141,869 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77406) | $406,235 |
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 Richmond
How common are truck crashes in Richmond?
Since 2015, 2,711 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fort Bend County (1,533 injured, 75 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Richmond?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Richmond since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Richmond?
Truck crashes in Fort Bend County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Richmond?
57 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fort Bend County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Richmond compare with Texas?
Fort Bend County records 24.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Richmond?
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.