Daisetta, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Daisetta: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Daisetta and Liberty County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Liberty County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Liberty County at a glance: 7.6 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 1,016 crashes involving commercial trucks in Liberty County since 2015: 727 people were injured and 74 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Daisetta had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Liberty County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Daisetta is SR-146, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-105 (3), US-90 (3) and Fm 770 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Daisetta fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Liberty County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-146; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.6% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-146 | 6 |
| SR-105 | 3 |
| US-90 | 3 |
| Fm 770 | 1 |
| Fm 834 | 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 |
Daisetta at a glance
| Population | 1,177 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 795 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77533) | $65,557 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77533) | $134,900 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 94. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 6.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Daisetta
How many truck crashes happen in Daisetta?
Liberty County has had 1,016 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 727 people and killing 74.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Daisetta?
SR-146 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Daisetta since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Daisetta?
The worst month is October: 10.2% of truck crashes in Liberty County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Daisetta?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Liberty County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Daisetta compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Liberty County has 74.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Daisetta?
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.