Anson, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Anson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Anson and Jones County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jones County numbers.
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 |
Jones County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Jones County: 26.2% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 218 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jones County. They injured 110 people and killed 20.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
Anson had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jones County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.1%.
November through March accounts for 35.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Anson happened on Fm 707 (1), US-83 (1) and US-88 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Anson fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 707 | 1 |
| US-83 | 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 |
Anson at a glance
| Population | 2,544 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 922 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79501) | $55,430 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79501) | $95,172 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Anson
How many truck accidents are there in Anson?
Jones County has had 218 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 110 people and killing 20.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Anson?
September has the most truck crashes in Jones County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Anson?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jones County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Anson compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jones County has 83.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Anson?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.