Jarrell, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jarrell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jarrell and Williamson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Williamson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Williamson County compares with Texas
Williamson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Williamson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Williamson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Williamson County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Jarrell: I-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Jarrell: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 3,299 crashes involving commercial trucks in Williamson County since 2015: 1,603 people were injured and 90 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 155 truck crashes reported in Jarrell since 2015, this page uses Williamson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 10 miles of Jarrell with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-195 (3), Fm 2843 (2) and CR-234 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
50 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Jarrell fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- With 1.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Williamson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 11 |
| SR-195 | 3 |
| Fm 2843 | 2 |
| CR-234 | 1 |
| CR-RONALD Reagan Blvd | 1 |
| Ronald Reagan Blvd | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Williamson County) |
|---|---|
| Chandler Rd | 62 |
| University Blvd | 42 |
| Sh 195 | 41 |
| Sh 130 | 31 |
| Williams Dr | 30 |
| I-35 | 28 |
| Limmer Loop | 27 |
| Louis Henna Blvd | 23 |
Jarrell at a glance
| Population | 5,151 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,409 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76537) | $98,199 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76537) | $294,867 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Williamson 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 | 112 | — | 4.4 |
| 2000s | 169 | +50% | 4.9 |
| 2010s | 175 | +4% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 328 | +87% | 10.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 112 to 328. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jarrell
How many truck crashes happen in Jarrell?
Since 2015, 3,299 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Williamson County (1,603 injured, 90 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jarrell?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jarrell since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jarrell?
Truck crashes in Williamson County peak in August, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jarrell?
50 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Williamson County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Jarrell compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Williamson County records 39.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jarrell?
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.