North Cleveland, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Cleveland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North 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 |
San Jacinto County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher 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
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 North 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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of North Cleveland is SR-105, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 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 North Cleveland fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-105, 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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-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 |
North Cleveland at a glance
| Population | 288 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 153 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 North Cleveland
How common are truck crashes in North Cleveland?
San Jacinto County has had 355 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 241 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in North Cleveland?
SR-105 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of North Cleveland since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in North Cleveland?
The worst month is January: 11.8% of truck crashes in San Jacinto County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in North Cleveland?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Jacinto County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does North Cleveland compare with Texas for truck crashes?
San Jacinto County records 100.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in North Cleveland?
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.