Johnson City, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Johnson City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Johnson City and Blanco County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Blanco County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 212 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Blanco County compares with Texas
Blanco County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Blanco County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Blanco County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Blanco County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Blanco County at a glance: 8.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 212 crashes involving commercial trucks in Blanco County since 2015: 171 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
Only 18 truck crashes were reported in Johnson City since 2015; patterns below come from Blanco County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-281 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by US-290 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Johnson City fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-281, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Blanco County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 6 |
| US-290 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Blanco County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 6 |
| N 100 281 Hwy | 2 |
| Ranch Road 165 | 2 |
| Ranchroad 32 Rd | 2 |
| S 100 281 Hwy | 2 |
| S 1100 Us 281 Hwy | 2 |
| S 1100 Us 281 South Hwy | 2 |
| S 400 Us Hwy | 2 |
Johnson City at a glance
| Population | 2,092 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,072 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78636) | $72,663 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78636) | $492,373 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Blanco 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +65% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | +39% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | +49% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Johnson City
How common are truck crashes in Johnson City?
Blanco County has had 212 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 171 people and killing 16.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Johnson City?
US-281 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Johnson City since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Johnson City?
March has the most truck crashes in Blanco County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Johnson City?
Since 2015, Blanco County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Johnson City compared with Texas?
Blanco County records 136.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Johnson City?
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.