Liberty County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty 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
7 of 1,016 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Liberty County compares with Texas
Liberty County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Liberty County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Liberty County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Liberty County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Liberty County at a glance: 7.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Liberty County has recorded 1,016 truck crashes since 2015, with 727 people injured and 74 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-105 leads in Liberty County with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Fm 787 (7), SR-146 (7) and US-90 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Liberty County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-105; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Liberty County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Liberty County) |
|---|---|
| SR-105 | 11 |
| Fm 787 | 7 |
| SR-146 | 7 |
| US-90 | 7 |
| SR-321 | 4 |
| SR-99 | 3 |
| US-59 | 3 |
| Fm 1413 | 2 |
| Fm 563 | 2 |
| Brown Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Liberty County) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 43 |
| Sh 146 | 17 |
| US-59 | 13 |
| Fm 1960 | 11 |
| SR-90 | 10 |
| Sh 105 | 9 |
| Sh 321 | 7 |
| Fm 2025 | 7 |
Liberty County at a glance
| Population | 115,042 |
| Land area | 1,158.5 sq mi |
| Density | 99 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,867 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Liberty 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 | 54 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 67 | +24% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 66 | -2% | 5.0 |
| 2020s | 94 | +43% | 5.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 54 to 94. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.5 a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Liberty County
ZIP codes in Liberty County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Liberty County
How common are truck crashes in Liberty County?
1,016 truck crashes have been reported in Liberty County since 2015, with 74 deaths and 727 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Liberty County?
Since 2015, SR-105 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Liberty County: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Liberty County?
The worst month is October: 10.2% of truck crashes in Liberty County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Liberty County?
Since 2015, Liberty County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Liberty County compared with Texas?
Liberty County records 74.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Liberty 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.