Alice, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alice: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alice and Jim Wells County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jim Wells County numbers.
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 |
Jim Wells County sits below Texas 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.
Jim Wells County at a glance: 29.3% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in Texas.
Overview
Jim Wells County has recorded 478 truck crashes since 2015, with 328 people injured and 29 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 70 truck crashes reported in Alice since 2015, this page uses Jim Wells County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-281 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-44 (2) and SR-281R (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Alice fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jim Wells County.
- Check whether your routes use US-281, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Jim Wells County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 3 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| 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 |
Alice at a glance
| Population | 17,595 |
| Land area | 12.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,467 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alice
How many truck crashes happen in Alice?
Jim Wells County has had 478 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 328 people and killing 29.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Alice?
US-281 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Alice since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Alice?
Truck crashes in Jim Wells County peak in May, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Alice?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Jim Wells County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How does Alice compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 107.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jim Wells County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Alice?
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.