Webster, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Webster: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Webster and Harris County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harris County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Harris County compares with Texas
Harris County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harris County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harris County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 75% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Harris County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
Webster at a glance: I-45 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Webster: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 28,123 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harris County. They injured 17,177 people and killed 550.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 7 truck crashes every day.
Only 141 truck crashes were reported in Webster since 2015; patterns below come from Harris County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 8.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-35 (3), SR-8 (3) and Fm 517 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 309 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (11% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 2.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Webster fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harris County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 24.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Harris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 6 |
| SR-35 | 3 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| Fm 517 | 2 |
| SR-146 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
| CR-127 | 1 |
| CR-FAIRMONT Parkway | 1 |
| Fm 2351 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harris County) |
|---|---|
| South Fwy | 202 |
| Katy Fwy | 100 |
| East Fwy | 98 |
| Aldine Bender Rd | 93 |
| La Porte Fwy | 82 |
| N Sam Houston Pkwy | 80 |
| Pasadena Fwy | 78 |
| Fairbanks N Houston Rd | 73 |
Webster at a glance
| Population | 12,548 |
| Land area | 6.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,977 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77598) | $60,977 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77598) | $240,195 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harris 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 | 2,530 | — | 30.7 |
| 2000s | 2,084 | -18% | 30.4 |
| 2010s | 2,136 | +2% | 30.9 |
| 2020s | 2,485 | +16% | 47.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2,530 to 2,485. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 35.5 a year in 2016–19 and 47.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Webster
How many truck crashes happen in Webster?
Since 2015, 28,123 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harris County (17,177 injured, 550 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Webster?
I-45 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Webster since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Webster?
Truck crashes in Harris County peak in March, with 8.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Webster?
309 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harris County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Webster compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Harris County has 48.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Webster?
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.