Sugar Land, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sugar Land: 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
4 of 381 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sugar Land compares with Texas
Sugar Land against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sugar Land stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sugar Land | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 59% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 34% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 83% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Sugar Land has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Sugar Land: 1.9× yearly fatal truck crashes within 15 miles of Sugar Land: 6.5 in 2016–19, 12.2 in 2020–24.
Overview
Sugar Land has recorded 381 truck crashes since 2015, with 152 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-69 leads within 15 miles of Sugar Land with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-10 (9), SR-6 (8) and SR-8 (8).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Sugar Land fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Sugar Land
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 17 |
| I-10 | 9 |
| SR-6 | 8 |
| SR-8 | 8 |
| US-59 | 5 |
| I-610 | 4 |
| SR-288 | 2 |
| Bellaire Blvd | 1 |
| Brittmoore Rd | 1 |
| CR-COTTONWOOD School Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sugar Land) |
|---|---|
| US-90A | 10 |
| Sh 6 | 6 |
| S 20400 Us 59 | 5 |
| Dulles Ave | 4 |
| S 13900 Us 59 | 4 |
| S 19500 Us 59 | 4 |
| N 20400 Southwest Fwy | 3 |
| N 19000 Ih 69 | 3 |
Sugar Land at a glance
| Population | 109,851 |
| Land area | 40.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,715 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sugar Land 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 | 22 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 19 | -13% | 3.7 |
| 2020s | 36 | +90% | 5.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sugar Land
How many truck crashes happen in Sugar Land?
Since 2015, 381 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sugar Land (152 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sugar Land?
Since 2015, I-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Sugar Land: 17.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sugar Land?
The worst month is July: 11.5% of truck crashes in Sugar Land happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sugar Land?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sugar Land since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sugar Land compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 29.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sugar Land, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sugar Land?
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.