Bridge City, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bridge City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bridge City and Orange County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Orange County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, Orange County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Bridge City: I-10 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Bridge City: 14 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,291 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orange County since 2015: 788 people were injured and 60 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 61 truck crashes reported in Bridge City since 2015, this page uses Orange County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Bridge City with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-62 (4), Fm 1006/Dupont Dr (1) and Fm 1442 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Bridge City 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 14 |
| SR-62 | 4 |
| Fm 1006/Dupont Dr | 1 |
| Fm 1442 | 1 |
| Fm 3247 | 1 |
| Fm 366/Pure Atlantic Rd | 1 |
| Fm 408 | 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 |
Bridge City at a glance
| Population | 9,806 |
| Land area | 6.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,524 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77611) | $92,004 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77611) | $197,702 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 104 to 117. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bridge City
How many truck accidents are there in Bridge City?
1,291 truck crashes have been reported in Orange County since 2015, with 60 deaths and 788 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bridge City?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bridge City since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bridge City?
The worst month is June: 11.3% of truck crashes in Orange County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bridge City?
Since 2015, Orange County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bridge City compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Orange County has 129.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bridge City?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.