Jourdanton, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jourdanton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jourdanton and Atascosa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Atascosa County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 779 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Atascosa County compares with Texas
Atascosa County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Atascosa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Atascosa County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 88% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Atascosa County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Atascosa County at a glance: +177% yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 in the 2000s to 69 in the 2010s.
Overview
Since 2015, 779 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Atascosa County. They injured 407 people and killed 35.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Jourdanton since 2015, this page uses Atascosa County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-97 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-HUMBLE Camp Rd/Fm 1334 (1), I-37 (1) and I37 Frontage/Caserez Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Jourdanton fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Atascosa County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-97, 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 Atascosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-97 | 2 |
| CR-HUMBLE Camp Rd/Fm 1334 | 1 |
| I-37 | 1 |
| I37 Frontage/Caserez Rd | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Atascosa County) |
|---|---|
| Second St | 7 |
| Sh 97 | 5 |
| I-37 | 4 |
| W 1700 Oaklawn Rd | 4 |
| Zanderson Ave | 4 |
| Bensdale Rd | 3 |
| State Highway 16 | 3 |
| W 1300 Oaklawn Rd | 3 |
Jourdanton at a glance
| Population | 4,569 |
| Land area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,256 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78064) | $66,887 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78064) | $227,044 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Atascosa 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 | 16 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 22 | +40% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 64 | +189% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 68 | +6% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 68 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jourdanton
How common are truck crashes in Jourdanton?
Atascosa County has had 779 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 407 people and killing 35.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jourdanton?
NHTSA data shows SR-97 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jourdanton since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jourdanton?
July has the most truck crashes in Atascosa County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jourdanton?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Atascosa County since 2015 (0.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Jourdanton compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 127.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Atascosa County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jourdanton?
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.