Junction, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Junction: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Junction and Kimble County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kimble County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 351 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kimble County compares with Texas
Kimble County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kimble County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kimble County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 677.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 10.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 6.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 39.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Kimble County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Kimble County at a glance: 11.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Kimble County has recorded 351 truck crashes since 2015, with 173 people injured and 26 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Junction since 2015, this page uses Kimble County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 46.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 6–7 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Junction with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kimble County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Junction fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kimble County.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 11.0% 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
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 Kimble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 10 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kimble County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 30 |
| US-83 | 5 |
| E Ih 10 | 2 |
| E 465 10 Hwy | 1 |
| E 467 Ih 10 Hwy | 1 |
| N 2300 Main St | 1 |
| N Main St | 1 |
| S 2400 Main St | 1 |
Junction at a glance
| Population | 2,492 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,083 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76849) | $62,977 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76849) | $188,917 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kimble 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 | 13 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 14 | +9% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 27 | +96% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | -4% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Junction
How many truck accidents are there in Junction?
Kimble County has had 351 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 173 people and killing 26.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Junction?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Junction since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Junction?
January has the most truck crashes in Kimble County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Junction?
Since 2015, Kimble County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Junction compare with Texas?
Kimble County records 677.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Junction?
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.