Bedias, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bedias: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bedias 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 |
Grimes County has lower values than Texas for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Grimes County at a glance: August the month with the most truck crashes: 11.9% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 503 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Grimes County. They injured 325 people and killed 34.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Bedias since 2015, this page uses Grimes County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bedias since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-90 (2) and Fm 39 (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 Bedias fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-90 | 2 |
| Fm 39 | 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 |
Bedias at a glance
| Population | 402 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 363 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77831) | $58,229 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77831) | $233,074 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 42. 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 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bedias
How many truck accidents are there in Bedias?
503 truck crashes have been reported in Grimes County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 325 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bedias?
The worst month is August: 11.9% of truck crashes in Grimes County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bedias?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grimes County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Bedias compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Grimes County records 129.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bedias?
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.