Jonestown, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jonestown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jonestown and Travis County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Travis County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Travis County compares with Texas
Travis County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Travis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Travis County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Travis County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Jonestown at a glance: SR-45 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Jonestown since 2015.
Overview
Travis County has recorded 6,177 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,458 people injured and 217 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 18 truck crashes reported in Jonestown since 2015, this page uses Travis County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by 183A Toll/Tx Hill Country Trl (1), Beacon Dr (1) and CR-DESTINATION Way (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 97 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Their busiest month is March, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 11.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Jonestown fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-45, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 24.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Travis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-45 | 2 |
| 183A Toll/Tx Hill Country Trl | 1 |
| Beacon Dr | 1 |
| CR-DESTINATION Way | 1 |
| Fm 1431 | 1 |
| Mu-Brushy Creek Rd | 1 |
| Rm 1431 | 1 |
| Rm 2322 Pace Bend South Rd | 1 |
| Rr 620 | 1 |
| Tl183A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Travis County) |
|---|---|
| N Ih 35 | 62 |
| S Ih 35 | 58 |
| Ed Bluestein Blvd | 38 |
| Research Blvd | 36 |
| I-35 | 33 |
| Airport Blvd | 25 |
| Sh 130 | 24 |
| Bastrop Hwy | 23 |
Jonestown at a glance
| Population | 2,615 |
| Land area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Density | 401 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78645) | $113,008 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78645) | $431,097 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Travis 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 | 422 | — | 5.9 |
| 2000s | 390 | -8% | 7.5 |
| 2010s | 424 | +9% | 9.7 |
| 2020s | 551 | +30% | 18.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 422 to 551. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 12.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 18.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jonestown
How common are truck crashes in Jonestown?
Travis County has had 6,177 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,458 people and killing 217.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jonestown?
NHTSA data shows SR-45 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jonestown since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jonestown?
Truck crashes in Travis County peak in June, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jonestown?
Since 2015, Travis County has reported 97 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Jonestown compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Travis County has 39.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jonestown?
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.