Joshua, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Joshua: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Joshua 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 has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for Johnson County: 1 in 54 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.9%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Johnson County has recorded 1,215 truck crashes since 2015, with 651 people injured and 51 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Joshua had 14 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Johnson County numbers.
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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come I-35W (5), US-67 (4) and SR-174 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (18%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Joshua fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 6 |
| I-35W | 5 |
| US-67 | 4 |
| SR-174 | 3 |
| Fm 1902 | 1 |
| Fm 2280/Old Betsy Rd | 1 |
| Fm 4 | 1 |
| Fm 4/Second St | 1 |
| Fm 917 | 1 |
| SR-171 | 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 |
Joshua at a glance
| Population | 9,146 |
| Land area | 8.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,024 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76058) | $71,328 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76058) | $281,325 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Joshua
How common are truck crashes in Joshua?
Since 2015, 1,215 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (651 injured, 51 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Joshua?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Joshua since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Joshua?
Truck crashes in Johnson County peak in September, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Joshua?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Joshua 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 Joshua?
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.