Orange County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orange 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
14 of 1,291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with Texas
Orange County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 25.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Orange County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Orange County: I-10 19 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Orange County.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,291 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Orange County. They injured 788 people and killed 60.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Orange County is I-10, with 19 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-62 (8), Fm 1006/Dupont Dr (1) and Fm 1442 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Orange County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Orange County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Orange County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 19 |
| SR-62 | 8 |
| Fm 1006/Dupont Dr | 1 |
| Fm 1442 | 1 |
| Fm 3247 | 1 |
| Fm 408 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 55 |
| Texas Ave | 37 |
| SR-62 | 6 |
| Edgar Brown Dr | 4 |
| Hwy 12 Hwy | 4 |
| Dupont Dr | 3 |
| Fm 105 | 3 |
| N 300 Lutcher Dr | 3 |
Orange County at a glance
| Population | 86,115 |
| Land area | 333.8 sq mi |
| Density | 258 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,492 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 104 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 149 | +43% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 92 | -38% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 117 | +27% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 104 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 117. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Orange County
ZIP codes in Orange County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Orange County
How many truck accidents are there in Orange County?
1,291 truck crashes have been reported in Orange County since 2015, with 60 deaths and 788 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Orange County?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Orange County: 19.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Orange County?
Truck crashes in Orange County peak in June, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Orange County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Orange County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does Orange County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Orange County has 129.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Orange County?
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.