Evadale, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Evadale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Evadale 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. Where it is 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.
Evadale 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
The worst month is August with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-96 leads within 10 miles of Evadale with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Fm 105 (1) and SR-327 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Evadale fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-96 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Jasper County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-96 | 4 |
| Fm 105 | 1 |
| SR-327 | 1 |
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 |
Evadale at a glance
| Land area | 16.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77615) | $48,393 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 35 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Evadale
How common are truck crashes in Evadale?
Since 2015, 362 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jasper County (257 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Evadale?
US-96 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Evadale since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Evadale?
The worst month is August: 9.9% of truck crashes in Jasper County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Evadale?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Jasper County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Evadale compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Jasper County has 96.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Evadale?
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.