Navasota, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Navasota: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Navasota 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. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Grimes County: August 11.9% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 503 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grimes County since 2015: 325 people were injured and 34 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Navasota had 113 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Grimes County numbers.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Navasota since 2015: SR-105 (7), SR-6 (7), Fm 379 (1) and SR-90 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Navasota fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 7 |
| SR-6 | 7 |
| Fm 379 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 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 |
Navasota at a glance
| Population | 9,471 |
| Land area | 8.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,134 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77868) | $67,890 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77868) | $212,186 |
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 Navasota
How common are truck crashes in Navasota?
503 truck crashes have been reported in Grimes County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 325 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Navasota?
Truck crashes in Grimes County peak in August, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Navasota?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grimes County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Navasota compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 129.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grimes County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Navasota?
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.