Johnson County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Johnson 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Texas
Johnson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Johnson County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Johnson County: 1 in 54 crashes involve a garbage truck (22 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,215 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnson County since 2015: 651 people were injured and 51 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by I-35 (7), SR-174 (5) and SR-171 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (18% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Johnson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-67 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Johnson County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 10 |
| I-35 | 7 |
| SR-174 | 5 |
| SR-171 | 4 |
| Fm 917 | 3 |
| I-35W | 3 |
| Fm 4 | 2 |
| Fm 1434 | 1 |
| Fm 1902 | 1 |
| Fm 2280/Old Betsy Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 917 | 18 |
| US-67 | 17 |
| I-35 | 13 |
| Chisholm Trail Pkwy | 12 |
| Weatherford Hwy | 8 |
| Fm 1902 | 5 |
| I-35W | 5 |
| N 100 Interstate 35W | 5 |
Johnson County at a glance
| Population | 210,547 |
| Land area | 725.1 sq mi |
| Density | 290 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $87,878 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | 68 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 136 | +101% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 84 | -38% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 120 | +42% | 4.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 68 a year in the 1990s and 120 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Johnson County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Johnson County
How many truck crashes happen in Johnson County?
1,215 truck crashes have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, with 51 deaths and 651 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Johnson County?
US-67 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Johnson County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson County?
Truck crashes in Johnson County peak in September, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Johnson County?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Johnson County compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Johnson County has 48.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Johnson 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.