Jewett, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jewett: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jewett and Leon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Leon County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 772 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Leon County compares with Texas
Leon County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leon County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 394.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 6.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 30.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Leon County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Leon County at a glance: 1 in 244 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 772 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Leon County. They injured 429 people and killed 52.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 26 truck crashes reported in Jewett since 2015, this page uses Leon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jewett since 2015 were spread across roads: I-45 (7), US-79 (7), SR-164 (2), Fm 1146/Cr-Long Hollow Rd (1) and Fm 39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Jewett fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Leon 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 Leon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 7 |
| US-79 | 7 |
| SR-164 | 2 |
| Fm 1146/Cr-Long Hollow Rd | 1 |
| Fm 39 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| US-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Leon County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 62 |
| US-79 | 17 |
| Sh 7 | 14 |
| W 2400 Commerce St | 6 |
| Fm 39 | 5 |
| W 2600 Commerce St | 4 |
| Us 79 Hwy | 2 |
| W 1600 Commerce St | 2 |
Jewett at a glance
| Population | 822 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 401 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75846) | $64,250 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leon 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 | 28 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 40 | +42% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 56 | +38% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 67 | +20% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 67 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jewett
How many truck accidents are there in Jewett?
Leon County has had 772 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 429 people and killing 52.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jewett?
June has the most truck crashes in Leon County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jewett?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Leon County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Jewett compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 394.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Leon County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jewett?
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.