Pine Forest, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pine Forest: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pine Forest 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 |
Orange County sits below Texas 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.
Pine Forest at a glance: I-10 21 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Pine Forest.
Overview
Orange County has recorded 1,291 truck crashes since 2015, with 788 people injured and 60 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Pine Forest since 2015; patterns below come from Orange County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Pine Forest with 21 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-62 (3), US-69 (3) and SR-12 (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 Pine Forest fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 21 |
| SR-62 | 3 |
| US-69 | 3 |
| SR-12 | 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 |
Pine Forest at a glance
| Population | 505 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 179 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77662) | $72,243 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77662) | $138,145 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pine Forest
How common are truck crashes in Pine Forest?
Orange County has had 1,291 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 788 people and killing 60.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pine Forest?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pine Forest: 21.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pine Forest?
June has the most truck crashes in Orange County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pine Forest?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Orange County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Pine Forest compared with Texas?
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 Pine Forest?
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.