Loma Linda East, Jim Wells County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Loma Linda East, Jim Wells County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Loma Linda East, Jim Wells County 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 has lower values than Texas for 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% 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Loma Linda East, Jim Wells County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jim Wells County numbers.
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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Loma Linda East is SR-44, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-281 (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 Loma Linda East, Jim Wells County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-44, 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-44 | 3 |
| US-281 | 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 |
Loma Linda East, Jim Wells County 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Loma Linda East, Jim Wells County
How many truck crashes happen in Loma Linda East, Jim Wells County?
Since 2015, 478 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jim Wells County (328 injured, 29 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Loma Linda East, Jim Wells County?
Since 2015, SR-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Loma Linda East: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Loma Linda East, Jim Wells County?
Truck crashes in Jim Wells County peak in May, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Loma Linda East, Jim Wells County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Jim Wells County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Loma Linda East, Jim Wells County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Jim Wells County has 107.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Loma Linda East, 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.