Jefferson County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson 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
3.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Texas
Jefferson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 97.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Jefferson County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Jefferson County: April more garbage-truck crashes happen in April than in any other month (29%).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,903 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 1,886 people and killed 80.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (25). Next come SR-73 (8), US-69 (5) and SR-124 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 34 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Their busiest month is April, with 29% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.0, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Jefferson County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 25 |
| SR-73 | 8 |
| US-69 | 5 |
| SR-124 | 4 |
| SR-82 | 3 |
| CR-1ST Ave | 1 |
| CR-WILBER Rd | 1 |
| Fm 365 | 1 |
| Fm 366/Pure Atlantic Rd | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 387 |
| College St | 87 |
| Eastex Fwy | 85 |
| Memorial Blvd | 32 |
| Ih 10 Fwy | 25 |
| Gulfway Dr | 23 |
| Ih 10 Hwy | 20 |
| Fannett Rd | 19 |
Jefferson County at a glance
| Population | 253,948 |
| Land area | 876.7 sq mi |
| Density | 290 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,342 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 164 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 188 | +15% | 5.7 |
| 2010s | 188 | -0% | 4.3 |
| 2020s | 278 | +48% | 6.6 |
In the 1990s about 164 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 278. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jefferson County
ZIP codes in Jefferson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson County
How common are truck crashes in Jefferson County?
Since 2015, 2,903 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (1,886 injured, 80 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jefferson County?
I-10 had 25 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Jefferson County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jefferson County?
July has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jefferson County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Jefferson County compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 97.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jefferson County?
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.