Jones County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jones 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
3 of 218 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jones County compares with Texas
Jones County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jones County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jones County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 27.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Jones County is lower on injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Jones County: 26.2% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Police reported 218 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jones County since 2015: 110 people were injured and 20 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-92 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-83 (3), Fm 707 (2) and US-277 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Jones County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jones County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-92; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Jones County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jones County) |
|---|---|
| SR-92 | 5 |
| US-83 | 3 |
| Fm 707 | 2 |
| US-277 | 2 |
| Fm 2834 | 1 |
| Fm 605 | 1 |
| US-180 | 1 |
| US-88 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jones County) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 17 |
| US-277 | 4 |
| Commercial Ave | 2 |
| Fm 605 | 2 |
| S Us 83 Hwy | 2 |
| 1100 17Th St | 1 |
| 526 1St St | 1 |
| Commercial St | 1 |
Jones County at a glance
| Population | 20,850 |
| Land area | 928.6 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,046 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jones 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 | 9 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -6% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 15 | +72% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 21 | +39% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jones County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jones County
How common are truck crashes in Jones County?
218 truck crashes have been reported in Jones County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 110 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jones County?
SR-92 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Jones County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jones County?
September has the most truck crashes in Jones County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jones County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Jones County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does Jones County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jones County has 83.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jones County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.