Anderson, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Anderson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Anderson and Grimes County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grimes County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 503 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grimes County compares with Texas
Grimes County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grimes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grimes County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Grimes County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Anderson at a glance: SR-105 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Anderson.
Overview
Grimes County has recorded 503 truck crashes since 2015, with 325 people injured and 34 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Anderson since 2015, this page uses Grimes County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Anderson is SR-105, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-90 (3), SR-6 (2) and Fm 244 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Anderson fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grimes County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-105 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 Grimes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-105 | 5 |
| SR-90 | 3 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
| Fm 244 | 1 |
| Fm 2819 | 1 |
| Fm 379 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grimes County) |
|---|---|
| State Highway 6 | 19 |
| Sh 6 | 13 |
| Sh 90 | 9 |
| Sh 105 | 7 |
| State Highway 90 | 6 |
| County Road 180 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| Sh 30 | 3 |
Anderson at a glance
| Population | 212 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 414 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77830) | $102,557 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77830) | $345,818 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grimes 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 | 18 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 29 | +61% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 37 | +28% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 42 | +14% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 42 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 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Anderson
How many truck accidents are there in Anderson?
Grimes County has had 503 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 325 people and killing 34.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Anderson?
NHTSA data shows SR-105 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Anderson since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Anderson?
Truck crashes in Grimes County peak in August, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Anderson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Grimes County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Anderson compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Grimes County has 129.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Anderson?
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.