Cleveland, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cleveland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cleveland and San Jacinto County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use San Jacinto County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, San Jacinto County is lower on 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.
The headline for San Jacinto County: 1 in 323 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 355 crashes involving commercial trucks in San Jacinto County since 2015: 241 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Cleveland since 2015, this page uses San Jacinto County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (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.
2.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-105 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come US-59 (8), Fm 787 (3) and I-69 (3).
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 Cleveland fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Jacinto County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-105; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 2.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-105 | 10 |
| US-59 | 8 |
| Fm 787 | 3 |
| I-69 | 3 |
| CR-5017 | 1 |
| CR-DAW Collins Rd | 1 |
| SR-105W | 1 |
| Washington | 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 |
Cleveland at a glance
| Population | 9,757 |
| Land area | 18.8 sq mi |
| Density | 519 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77328) | $62,428 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77328) | $192,658 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cleveland
How common are truck crashes in Cleveland?
355 truck crashes have been reported in San Jacinto County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 241 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Cleveland?
Since 2015, SR-105 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cleveland: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cleveland?
Truck crashes in San Jacinto County peak in January, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cleveland?
Since 2015, San Jacinto County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Cleveland compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 100.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Jacinto County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cleveland?
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.