Broaddus, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Broaddus: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Broaddus and San Augustine County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use San Augustine County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 198 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How San Augustine County compares with Texas
San Augustine County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Augustine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Augustine County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 204.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
San Augustine County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in San Augustine County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
San Augustine County has recorded 198 truck crashes since 2015, with 139 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Broaddus since 2015, this page uses San Augustine County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-103 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-147 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Augustine County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Broaddus fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Augustine County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-103; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in San Augustine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-103 | 5 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Augustine County) |
|---|---|
| US-96 | 3 |
| Sh 103 | 2 |
| Sh 103 Hwy | 2 |
| Broadway St | 1 |
| E 100 Columbia St | 1 |
| E Main St | 1 |
| El Camino Xing | 1 |
| Fm 1279 | 1 |
Broaddus at a glance
| Population | 183 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 491 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75929) | $69,554 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75929) | $191,477 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Augustine 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 | 13 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 11 | -16% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | +38% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 16 | +7% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Broaddus
How many truck accidents are there in Broaddus?
Since 2015, 198 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Augustine County (139 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Broaddus?
Since 2015, SR-103 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Broaddus: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Broaddus?
The worst month is September: 15.2% of truck crashes in San Augustine County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Broaddus?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in San Augustine County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Broaddus compared with Texas?
San Augustine County records 204.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Broaddus?
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.