Rosenberg, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rosenberg: 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
3 of 482 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rosenberg compares with Texas
Rosenberg against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rosenberg stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rosenberg | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 98.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 59% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Rosenberg sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
Rosenberg at a glance: I-69 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Rosenberg since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 482 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rosenberg since 2015: 243 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Rosenberg is I-69, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-59 (5), Fm 360 (2) and US-90A (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Rosenberg fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rosenberg.
- Look at alternatives to I-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Rosenberg
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 7 |
| US-59 | 5 |
| Fm 360 | 2 |
| US-90A | 2 |
| CR-COTTONWOOD School Rd | 1 |
| CR-MCRARY Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2977 | 1 |
| Fm 360/Beasley-Needville Rd | 1 |
| Fm 361 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rosenberg) |
|---|---|
| Avenue I | 22 |
| Us 59 Hwy | 20 |
| US-59 | 15 |
| Avenue H | 15 |
| Sh 36 | 10 |
| Southwest Fwy | 9 |
| Fm 2218 | 7 |
| Fm 723 | 7 |
Rosenberg at a glance
| Population | 42,571 |
| Land area | 37.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,131 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77471) | $73,186 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77471) | $237,739 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rosenberg 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 | 17 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 30 | +75% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 34 | +13% | 5.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 34. 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 Rosenberg
How common are truck crashes in Rosenberg?
Since 2015, 482 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rosenberg (243 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Rosenberg?
NHTSA data shows I-69 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rosenberg since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rosenberg?
June has the most truck crashes in Rosenberg, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rosenberg?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rosenberg since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Rosenberg compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 98.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rosenberg, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rosenberg?
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.