Shepherd, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shepherd: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shepherd 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in San Jacinto County: 1 in 323 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
San Jacinto County has recorded 355 truck crashes since 2015, with 241 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
With 45 truck crashes reported in Shepherd 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%).
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
Within this area, US-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come Fm 787 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Shepherd fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 10 |
| Fm 787 | 4 |
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 |
Shepherd at a glance
| Population | 1,979 |
| Land area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Density | 325 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77371) | $83,594 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77371) | $180,754 |
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 Shepherd
How common are truck crashes in Shepherd?
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 Shepherd?
NHTSA data shows US-59 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Shepherd since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Shepherd?
The worst month is January: 11.8% of truck crashes in San Jacinto County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Shepherd?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Jacinto County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Shepherd compare with Texas?
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 Shepherd?
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.