ZIP 77833 (Brenham, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77833: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington County, 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 77833: US-290 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 77833.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-290 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 77833 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-36 (2), Fm 389 (1) and SR-105 (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 ZIP 77833 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Look at alternatives to US-290 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 6 |
| SR-36 | 2 |
| Fm 389 | 1 |
| SR-105 | 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 |
ZIP 77833 at a glance
| Population | 29,498 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,388 |
| Median home value | $285,075 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77833
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77833?
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 ZIP 77833?
NHTSA data shows US-290 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77833 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77833?
March has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77833?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77833 compared with Texas?
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 ZIP 77833?
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.