La Marque, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in La Marque: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in La Marque and Galveston County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Galveston County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
19 of 1,047 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Galveston County compares with Texas
Galveston County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Galveston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Galveston County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 61% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Galveston 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.
What stands out in Galveston County: 1 in 52 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.9%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks in Galveston County since 2015: 625 people were injured and 27 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 66 truck crashes reported in La Marque since 2015, this page uses Galveston County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-146 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-45 (4), Fm 2004 (2) and 2nd Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
19 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for La Marque fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-146, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Galveston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-146 | 6 |
| I-45 | 4 |
| Fm 2004 | 2 |
| 2nd Ave | 1 |
| Fm 1765 | 1 |
| Fm 2004/Camp Wallace Rd | 1 |
| Fm 270 | 1 |
| Fm 517 | 1 |
| Fm 519/Texas Ave | 1 |
| Nicholini St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Galveston County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 50 |
| J Ave | 24 |
| Gulf Fwy | 23 |
| Fm 2004 | 23 |
| Harborside Dr | 18 |
| Ave J | 17 |
| Seawall Blvd | 17 |
| Sh 146 | 14 |
La Marque at a glance
| Population | 20,194 |
| Land area | 13.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,467 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77568) | $74,694 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77568) | $227,147 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Galveston 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 | 78 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 66 | -15% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 68 | +2% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 100 | +48% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 78 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 100. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about La Marque
How common are truck crashes in La Marque?
Since 2015, 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Galveston County (625 injured, 27 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in La Marque?
NHTSA data shows SR-146 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of La Marque since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in La Marque?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Galveston County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in La Marque?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Galveston County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does La Marque compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Galveston County records 24.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in La Marque?
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.