Godley, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Godley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Godley and Johnson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Johnson County numbers.
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 sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share.
Johnson County at a glance: 1 in 54 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.9%, against 1.1% for 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.
With 30 truck crashes reported in Godley since 2015, this page uses Johnson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-171 leads within 10 miles of Godley with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Fm 4 (2), SR-174 (2) and Fm 1902 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
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 Godley fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-171 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-171 | 7 |
| Fm 4 | 2 |
| SR-174 | 2 |
| Fm 1902 | 1 |
| Fm 4/Cleburne Hwy | 1 |
| US-377 | 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 |
Godley at a glance
| Population | 4,402 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,138 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76044) | $122,715 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76044) | $409,979 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 68 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 120. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Godley
How many truck accidents are there in Godley?
Since 2015, 1,215 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (651 injured, 51 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Godley?
SR-171 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Godley since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Godley?
Truck crashes in Johnson County peak in September, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Godley?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Johnson County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Godley compare with Texas?
Johnson County records 48.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Godley?
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.