Coyote Acres, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coyote Acres: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coyote Acres 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 |
Compared with Texas, Jim Wells County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher 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
Since 2015, 478 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jim Wells County. They injured 328 people and killed 29.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Coyote Acres 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-281 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-44 (2) and SR-281R (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 Coyote Acres fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jim Wells County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-281; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 (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 |
Coyote Acres at a glance
| Land area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78332) | $49,887 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78332) | $113,312 |
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 Coyote Acres
How many truck crashes happen in Coyote Acres?
Jim Wells County has had 478 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 328 people and killing 29.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Coyote Acres?
NHTSA data shows US-281 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Coyote Acres since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Coyote Acres?
The worst month is May: 11.3% of truck crashes in Jim Wells County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Coyote Acres?
Since 2015, Jim Wells County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Coyote Acres compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Jim Wells County has 107.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Coyote Acres?
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.