Jim Wells County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jim Wells 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
1 of 478 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jim Wells County compares with Texas
Jim Wells County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jim Wells County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jim Wells County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Texas, Jim Wells County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Jim Wells County: 29.3% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Police reported 478 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jim Wells County since 2015: 328 people were injured and 29 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Jim Wells County is US-281, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fm 624 (5), SR-44 (2) and SR-141 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Jim Wells County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-281, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Jim Wells County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jim Wells County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 8 |
| Fm 624 | 5 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| SR-141 | 1 |
| SR-281R | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jim Wells County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 6 |
| E 1900 Main St | 5 |
| Cecilia St | 3 |
| Commerce Rd | 3 |
| E 1100 Main St | 3 |
| E 2500 Main St | 3 |
| Sh 44 | 3 |
| E 1600 Main St | 2 |
Jim Wells County at a glance
| Population | 38,886 |
| Land area | 865.2 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,989 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jim Wells 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 | 24 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 27 | +15% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 43 | +56% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 38 | -11% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jim Wells County
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Questions fleets ask about Jim Wells County
How common are truck crashes in Jim Wells County?
478 truck crashes have been reported in Jim Wells County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 328 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jim Wells County?
NHTSA data shows US-281 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in Jim Wells County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jim Wells County?
May has the most truck crashes in Jim Wells County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jim Wells County?
Since 2015, Jim Wells County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Jim Wells County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jim Wells County has 107.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jim Wells 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.