Central Gardens, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Central Gardens: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Central Gardens and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
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 |
Jefferson County has lower values than Texas for 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
Police reported 2,903 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 1,886 people were injured and 80 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Central Gardens since 2015; patterns below come from Jefferson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (18). After it: SR-73 (7), US-69 (2) and Fm 1442 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Their busiest month is April, with 29% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.0 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Central Gardens fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 18 |
| SR-73 | 7 |
| US-69 | 2 |
| Fm 1442 | 1 |
| Fm 365 | 1 |
| Fm 366/Pure Atlantic Rd | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
| US-347 | 1 |
| US-90 | 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 |
Central Gardens at a glance
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77627) | $78,001 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77627) | $205,578 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 164 a year in the 1990s and 278 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Central Gardens
How many truck crashes happen in Central Gardens?
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 Central Gardens?
I-10 had 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Central Gardens since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Central Gardens?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in July, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Central Gardens?
34 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Central Gardens compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 97.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Central Gardens?
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.