Owl Ranch, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Owl Ranch: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Owl Ranch 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.
The headline for Jim Wells County: 29.3% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in Texas.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Owl Ranch 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%.
November through March accounts for 45.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-281 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come Fm 624 (4).
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 Owl Ranch 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 5 |
| Fm 624 | 4 |
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 |
Owl Ranch at a glance
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78372) | $52,237 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78372) | $155,422 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Owl Ranch
How many truck accidents are there in Owl Ranch?
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 Owl Ranch?
US-281 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Owl Ranch since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Owl Ranch?
Truck crashes in Jim Wells County peak in May, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Owl Ranch?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jim Wells County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Owl Ranch compared with Texas?
Jim Wells County records 107.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Owl Ranch?
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.