Houston County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Houston County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 264 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Houston County compares with Texas
Houston County against Texas and the US, 2015–2024 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Houston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2024) | Houston County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Houston County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Houston County at a glance: SR-7 most fatal truck crashes in Houston County: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 264 crashes involving commercial trucks in Houston County since 2015: 161 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads in Houston County with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-21 (3), US-287 (2) and Fm 357 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Houston County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-7 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Reporting was incomplete in 2025, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Houston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Houston County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 7 |
| SR-21 | 3 |
| US-287 | 2 |
| Fm 357 | 1 |
| Fm1280 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
| Sl304 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Houston County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 7 | 6 |
| US-287 | 4 |
| E 1200 304 Loop | 2 |
| E 1600 304 Loop | 2 |
| E 1900 Sl 304 | 2 |
| N 600 304 Loop | 2 |
| W 900 304 Loop | 2 |
| W Loop 304 | 2 |
Houston County at a glance
| Population | 22,197 |
| Land area | 1,231.0 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,463 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Houston 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 | 33 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 18 | -46% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 22 | +25% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 23 | +7% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 33 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Houston County
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Questions fleets ask about Houston County
How many truck accidents are there in Houston County?
264 truck crashes have been reported in Houston County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 161 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Houston County?
SR-7 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Houston County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Houston County?
The worst month is August: 12.1% of truck crashes in Houston County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Houston County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Houston County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Houston County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Houston County records 105.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Houston County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.