Point Blank, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Point Blank: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Point Blank 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. Where it is 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Point Blank had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use San Jacinto County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Point Blank is US-190, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Fm 3277 (1), Fm 356 (1) and Fm356 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Point Blank 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 US-190; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 2 |
| Fm 3277 | 1 |
| Fm 356 | 1 |
| Fm356 | 1 |
| SR-156 | 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 |
Point Blank at a glance
| Population | 691 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 342 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77364) | $62,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77364) | $248,587 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Point Blank
How many truck crashes happen in Point Blank?
Since 2015, 355 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Jacinto County (241 injured, 19 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Point Blank?
Since 2015, US-190 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Point Blank: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Point Blank?
Truck crashes in San Jacinto County peak in January, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Point Blank?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in San Jacinto County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Point Blank compared with Texas?
San Jacinto County records 100.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Point Blank?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.