San Jacinto County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in San Jacinto 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
2 of 355 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How San Jacinto County compares with Texas
San Jacinto County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Jacinto County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Jacinto County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
San Jacinto County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
San Jacinto County at a glance: 1 in 323 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Jacinto County. They injured 241 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in San Jacinto County is US-59, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Fm 1725 (1), Fm 945 (1) and SR-156 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for San Jacinto County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Jacinto County.
- Check whether your routes use US-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 San Jacinto County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in San Jacinto County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 9 |
| Fm 1725 | 1 |
| Fm 945 | 1 |
| SR-156 | 1 |
| US-190 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Jacinto County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 8 |
| Fm 1725 | 2 |
| Cooper | 1 |
| County Line Rd | 1 |
| Dabney Bottom | 1 |
| Elmore Loop | 1 |
| Hidden Cove Rd | 1 |
| Jenkins Rd | 1 |
San Jacinto County at a glance
| Population | 29,326 |
| Land area | 569.2 sq mi |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,954 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Jacinto 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 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 36 | +79% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 25 | -29% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 33 | +29% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 33. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in San Jacinto County
ZIP codes in San Jacinto County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about San Jacinto County
How many truck crashes happen in San Jacinto County?
San Jacinto County has had 355 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 241 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in San Jacinto County?
US-59 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck in San Jacinto County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in San Jacinto County?
January has the most truck crashes in San Jacinto County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in San Jacinto County?
Since 2015, San Jacinto County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does San Jacinto County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, San Jacinto County has 100.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in San Jacinto County?
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.