Brenham, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brenham: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brenham and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
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 |
Washington County sits below Texas 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.
What stands out in Brenham: US-290 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Brenham: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 454 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 311 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 111 truck crashes reported in Brenham since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-290 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: Fm 389 (1), SR-105 (1) and SR-36 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Brenham fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-290, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-290 | 7 |
| Fm 389 | 1 |
| SR-105 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 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 |
Brenham at a glance
| Population | 19,728 |
| Land area | 13.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,511 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 46. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brenham
How many truck accidents are there in Brenham?
Washington County has had 454 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 311 people and killing 23.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Brenham?
NHTSA data shows US-290 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brenham since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Brenham?
March has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Brenham?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Brenham compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 102.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Brenham?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.