Jack County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jack County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
2 of 136 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jack County compares with Texas
Jack County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jack County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jack County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Jack County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Jack County at a glance: 19.1% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Police reported 136 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jack County since 2015: 75 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Jack County is US-380, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-59 (1) and US-281 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Jack County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jack County.
- Look at alternatives to US-380 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 Jack County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jack County) |
|---|---|
| US-380 | 4 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
| US-281 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jack County) |
|---|---|
| Belknap St | 2 |
| N 100 Main St | 2 |
| US-281 | 2 |
| Belknap | 1 |
| Chivers Trl | 1 |
| Crooked Creek Rd | 1 |
| E Us Hwy 380 East Hwy | 1 |
| Fm 1191 | 1 |
Jack County at a glance
| Population | 9,398 |
| Land area | 911.0 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,041 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jack 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 | 10 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 17 | +70% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | -19% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | -24% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jack County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jack County
How common are truck crashes in Jack County?
136 truck crashes have been reported in Jack County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 75 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jack County?
NHTSA data shows US-380 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Jack County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jack County?
Truck crashes in Jack County peak in June, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jack County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Jack County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does Jack County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jack County has 121.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jack County?
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.