Blessing, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blessing: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blessing and Matagorda County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Matagorda County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 254 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Matagorda County compares with Texas
Matagorda County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Matagorda County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Matagorda County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 75% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 20.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Matagorda County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Matagorda County: 1 in 49 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.1%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Matagorda County has recorded 254 truck crashes since 2015, with 188 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Blessing since 2015; patterns below come from Matagorda County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 37.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: Fm 1468 (1), Fm 1862 (1) and Fm 2853 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Blessing fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Matagorda County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Matagorda County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 3 |
| Fm 1468 | 1 |
| Fm 1862 | 1 |
| Fm 2853 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Matagorda County) |
|---|---|
| Avenue F | 8 |
| F Ave | 7 |
| 1400 7Th St | 4 |
| Nichols | 3 |
| 100 7Th St | 2 |
| 1300 7Th St | 2 |
| 1600 12Th St | 2 |
| 1700 7Th St | 2 |
Blessing at a glance
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77419) | $51,641 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Matagorda 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 | 20 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 20 | +3% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 20 | -4% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 21 | +9% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blessing
How many truck crashes happen in Blessing?
Since 2015, 254 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Matagorda County (188 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Blessing?
SR-35 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Blessing since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Blessing?
The worst month is October: 12.6% of truck crashes in Matagorda County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Blessing?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Matagorda County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Blessing compare with Texas?
Matagorda County records 60.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Blessing?
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.