Tiki Island, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tiki Island: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tiki Island 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 sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for Galveston County: 1 in 52 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.9%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks in Galveston County since 2015: 625 people were injured and 27 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Tiki Island had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Galveston County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-146 leads within 10 miles of Tiki Island with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-45 (3), SR-275 (2) and 2nd Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Tiki Island fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Galveston County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-146 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 | 5 |
| I-45 | 3 |
| SR-275 | 2 |
| 2nd Ave | 1 |
| Fm 1765 | 1 |
| Fm 3005/Termini-San Luis Pass | 1 |
| Fm 519/Texas Ave | 1 |
| Fm3005 San Luis Pass Rd | 1 |
| SR-197 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 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 |
Tiki Island at a glance
| Population | 1,120 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,353 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77554) | $86,490 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77554) | $464,069 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 78 a year in the 1990s and 100 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Tiki Island
How many truck accidents are there in Tiki Island?
Since 2015, 1,047 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Galveston County (625 injured, 27 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Tiki Island?
Since 2015, SR-146 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tiki Island: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Tiki Island?
Truck crashes in Galveston County peak in July, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Tiki Island?
Garbage trucks were involved in 19 reported crashes in Galveston County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Tiki Island compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 24.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Galveston County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tiki Island?
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.