Jacksonville, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jacksonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jacksonville and Cherokee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cherokee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 453 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cherokee County compares with Texas
Cherokee County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cherokee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cherokee County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 86% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Cherokee County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Cherokee County at a glance: 1 in 43 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.3%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Cherokee County has recorded 453 truck crashes since 2015, with 259 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Jacksonville had 103 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cherokee County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jacksonville is US-69, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fm 1910 (1), SR-135 (1) and US-79 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Jacksonville fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cherokee County.
- Look at alternatives to US-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Cherokee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 8 |
| Fm 1910 | 1 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
| US-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cherokee County) |
|---|---|
| E 2000 Rusk St | 4 |
| N 1000 Jackson St | 4 |
| S 1600 Jackson St | 4 |
| E 100 Rusk St | 3 |
| E 600 Rusk St | 3 |
| Frankston St | 3 |
| S 2000 Jackson St | 3 |
| S 300 Jackson St | 3 |
Jacksonville at a glance
| Population | 14,639 |
| Land area | 15.1 sq mi |
| Density | 966 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75766) | $51,394 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75766) | $150,425 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cherokee 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 | 45 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 44 | -3% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 36 | -17% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 41 | +12% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 45 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 41. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jacksonville
How many truck crashes happen in Jacksonville?
Since 2015, 453 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cherokee County (259 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jacksonville?
US-69 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jacksonville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jacksonville?
The worst month is August: 10.6% of truck crashes in Cherokee County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jacksonville?
Since 2015, Cherokee County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jacksonville compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Cherokee County has 73.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jacksonville?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.