Browndell, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Browndell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Browndell and Jasper County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jasper County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 362 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jasper County compares with Texas
Jasper County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jasper County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jasper County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 65% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Jasper 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 and injuries per crash.
Jasper County at a glance: 1 in 345 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 362 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jasper County since 2015: 257 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Browndell had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jasper County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-96 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Browndell fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jasper County.
- Check whether your routes use US-96, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-96 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jasper County) |
|---|---|
| US-96 | 10 |
| E Gibson St | 6 |
| Gibson St | 4 |
| W Gibson St | 4 |
| Wheeler St | 4 |
| S Wheeler St | 3 |
| Sh 63 | 3 |
| US-190 | 3 |
Browndell at a glance
| Population | 156 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75931) | $79,514 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75931) | $233,665 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jasper 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 | 35 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 37 | +4% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 26 | -29% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 35 | +33% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Browndell
How common are truck crashes in Browndell?
Since 2015, 362 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jasper County (257 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Browndell?
NHTSA data shows US-96 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Browndell since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Browndell?
Truck crashes in Jasper County peak in August, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Browndell?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jasper County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Browndell compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jasper County has 96.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Browndell?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.