Washington County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 454 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Texas
Washington County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Washington County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Washington County at a glance: US-290 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Washington County.
Overview
Police reported 454 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 311 people were injured and 23 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-290 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: SR-105 (2), SR-36 (2) and Fm 389 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Washington County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-290, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Washington County) |
|---|---|
| US-290 | 9 |
| SR-105 | 2 |
| SR-36 | 2 |
| Fm 389 | 1 |
| Fm 50 | 1 |
| US-390 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| US-290 | 15 |
| Koether Rd | 4 |
| Bs 36 J | 2 |
| E Us 290 Hwy | 2 |
| Lbj Dr | 2 |
| N 1400 State Highway Hwy | 2 |
| N 1500 36 Hwy | 2 |
| N 1500 State 36 Hwy | 2 |
Washington County at a glance
| Population | 37,810 |
| Land area | 604.2 sq mi |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $77,315 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 24 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 36 | +48% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 30 | -17% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 46 | +55% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 46. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Washington County
ZIP codes in Washington County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Washington County
How many truck accidents are there in Washington County?
454 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 311 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Washington County?
Since 2015, US-290 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Washington County: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington County?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in March, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Washington County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Washington County compare with Texas?
Washington County records 102.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Washington County?
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.