Plantersville, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plantersville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Plantersville 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.
The headline for Plantersville: SR-105 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Plantersville.
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 15 truck crashes reported in Plantersville 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%.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Plantersville is SR-105, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fm 1774 (1) and SR-249 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Plantersville fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-105, 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
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 | 4 |
| Fm 1774 | 1 |
| SR-249 | 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 |
Plantersville at a glance
| Population | 519 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 263 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77363) | $75,278 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77363) | $324,711 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Plantersville
How many truck crashes happen in Plantersville?
503 truck crashes have been reported in Grimes County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 325 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Plantersville?
Since 2015, SR-105 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Plantersville: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Plantersville?
August has the most truck crashes in Grimes County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Plantersville?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grimes County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Plantersville compare 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 Plantersville?
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.