Jolly, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jolly: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jolly and Wichita County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wichita County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 617 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wichita County compares with Texas
Wichita County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wichita County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wichita County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 26.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Wichita County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Wichita County: 5.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 617 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wichita County since 2015: 288 people were injured and 24 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jolly since 2015; patterns below come from Wichita County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jolly is US-82, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-79 (1), US-281 (1) and Windthorst Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Jolly fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-82, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Wichita County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 3 |
| SR-79 | 1 |
| US-281 | 1 |
| Windthorst Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wichita County) |
|---|---|
| Central Fwy | 70 |
| Northwest Fwy | 34 |
| Central East Fwy | 31 |
| Jacksboro Hwy | 17 |
| Kemp Blvd | 13 |
| US-287 | 12 |
| Southwest Pkwy | 10 |
| Central E Fwy | 9 |
Jolly at a glance
| Population | 180 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 183 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76301) | $41,947 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76301) | $73,705 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wichita 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 | 57 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 45 | -21% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 43 | -4% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 54 | +26% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 57 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jolly
How many truck crashes happen in Jolly?
Since 2015, 617 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wichita County (288 injured, 24 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jolly?
US-82 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jolly since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jolly?
The worst month is May: 11.7% of truck crashes in Wichita County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Jolly?
Since 2015, Wichita County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jolly compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Wichita County has 40.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jolly?
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.