Port Arthur, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Port Arthur: 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 of 338 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Port Arthur compares with Texas
Port Arthur against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Port Arthur stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Port Arthur | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.77 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Port Arthur sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Port Arthur: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Port Arthur has recorded 338 truck crashes since 2015, with 257 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Port Arthur is SR-73, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-82 (3), Fm 365 (1) and Fm 366/Pure Atlantic Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Port Arthur fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Port Arthur.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-73; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 Port Arthur
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-73 | 6 |
| SR-82 | 3 |
| Fm 365 | 1 |
| Fm 366/Pure Atlantic Rd | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Port Arthur) |
|---|---|
| Memorial Blvd | 32 |
| Gulfway Dr | 22 |
| Savannah Ave | 7 |
| Twin City Hwy | 7 |
| Memorial Hwy | 6 |
| Mlk Blvd | 5 |
| Mlk Dr | 5 |
| H O Mills Blvd | 4 |
Port Arthur at a glance
| Population | 55,799 |
| Land area | 75.6 sq mi |
| Density | 739 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Port Arthur 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 | 21 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 5.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | -29% | 4.3 |
| 2020s | 34 | +120% | 6.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Port Arthur
How common are truck crashes in Port Arthur?
Port Arthur has had 338 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 257 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Port Arthur?
SR-73 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Port Arthur since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Port Arthur?
Truck crashes in Port Arthur peak in March, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Port Arthur?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Port Arthur since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Port Arthur compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Port Arthur has 52.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Port Arthur?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.