Texas City, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Texas City: 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
1 of 234 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Texas City compares with Texas
Texas City against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Texas City stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Texas City | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Texas City has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher injuries per crash.
Texas City at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Texas City has recorded 234 truck crashes since 2015, with 157 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-146 leads within 10 miles of Texas City with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-45 (3), 2nd Ave (1) and Fm 1765 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Texas City fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, 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
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 Texas City
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-146 | 6 |
| I-45 | 3 |
| 2nd Ave | 1 |
| Fm 1765 | 1 |
| Fm 517 | 1 |
| Fm 519/Texas Ave | 1 |
| Nicholini St | 1 |
| SR-197 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Texas City) |
|---|---|
| Fm 517 | 7 |
| Gulf Fwy | 7 |
| I-45 | 6 |
| Fm 1764 | 6 |
| Fm 1765 | 5 |
| Texas Ave | 5 |
| Ih 45 Hwy | 4 |
| Texas City Port Blvd | 3 |
Texas City at a glance
| Population | 57,875 |
| Land area | 66.3 sq mi |
| Density | 873 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77590) | $65,801 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77590) | $187,604 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Texas City 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 | 11 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 12 | +5% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 21 | +81% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Texas City
How common are truck crashes in Texas City?
234 truck crashes have been reported in Texas City since 2015, with 6 deaths and 157 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Texas City?
Since 2015, SR-146 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Texas City: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Texas City?
The worst month is October: 11.1% of truck crashes in Texas City happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Texas City?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Texas City since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Texas City compared with Texas?
Texas City records 34.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Texas City?
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.