Josephine, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Josephine: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Josephine and Collin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Collin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Collin County compares with Texas
Collin County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Collin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Collin County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Collin County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Josephine at a glance: I-30 15 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Josephine.
Overview
Collin County has recorded 3,815 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,087 people injured and 102 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Josephine since 2015; patterns below come from Collin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Josephine is I-30, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-66 (3), SR-78 (3) and Fm 1565 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
51 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Their busiest month is January, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 4.2, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Josephine fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 27.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 Collin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 15 |
| SR-66 | 3 |
| SR-78 | 3 |
| Fm 1565 | 2 |
| US-380 | 2 |
| Fm 1903 | 1 |
| Fm 36 | 1 |
| SR-205 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Collin County) |
|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 168 |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 134 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 106 |
| Central Expy | 81 |
| US-75 | 74 |
| Sam Rayburn Hwy | 60 |
| N Central Expy | 59 |
| Us 75 Hwy | 53 |
Josephine at a glance
| Population | 8,807 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 4,399 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75164) | $65,825 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Collin 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 | 163 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 229 | +41% | 5.5 |
| 2010s | 246 | +8% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 348 | +41% | 8.8 |
In the 1990s about 163 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 348. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.8 a year in 2016–19, 8.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Josephine
How common are truck crashes in Josephine?
3,815 truck crashes have been reported in Collin County since 2015, with 102 deaths and 2,087 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Josephine?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Josephine since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Josephine?
Truck crashes in Collin County peak in June, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Josephine?
51 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Collin County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Josephine compare with Texas?
Collin County records 26.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Josephine?
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.