Pattison, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pattison: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pattison and Waller County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Waller County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 1,097 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Waller County compares with Texas
Waller County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Waller County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Waller County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 144.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Waller County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Waller County: 1 in 345 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,097 crashes involving commercial trucks in Waller County since 2015: 604 people were injured and 49 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Pattison had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Waller County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 6.5% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Pattison with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Fm 2855 (4), Fm 359 (2) and US-90 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Pattison fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Waller County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Waller County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 17 |
| Fm 2855 | 4 |
| Fm 359 | 2 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| Bowser Rd | 1 |
| CR-WOODS Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1489/Simonton Rd | 1 |
| Fm 259/Waller Ave | 1 |
| Fm 362 | 1 |
| Fm 529 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Waller County) |
|---|---|
| Pederson Rd | 18 |
| I-10 | 16 |
| W 33000 Ih10 Fwy | 11 |
| Fm 359 | 10 |
| Fm 362 | 10 |
| Ih10 Hwy | 10 |
| Sh 6 | 10 |
| US-290 | 10 |
Pattison at a glance
| Population | 628 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 178 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77423) | $84,490 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77423) | $295,557 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Waller 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 | 40 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 42 | +4% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 56 | +35% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 113 | +101% | 4.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 40 a year in the 1990s and 113 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pattison
How many truck crashes happen in Pattison?
1,097 truck crashes have been reported in Waller County since 2015, with 49 deaths and 604 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pattison?
I-10 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pattison since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pattison?
Truck crashes in Waller County peak in July, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pattison?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Waller County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does Pattison compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 144.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Waller County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pattison?
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.