ZIP 76044 (Godley, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76044: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Johnson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Texas
Johnson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Johnson County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share.
The headline for Johnson County: 1 in 54 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.9%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,215 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Johnson County. They injured 651 people and killed 51.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76044 happened on SR-171 (3), SR-174 (3), Fm 4 (2), US-67 (2) and Fm 1902 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 22 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (18% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76044 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-171 | 3 |
| SR-174 | 3 |
| Fm 4 | 2 |
| US-67 | 2 |
| Fm 1902 | 1 |
| Fm 4/Cleburne Hwy | 1 |
| US-377 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 917 | 18 |
| US-67 | 17 |
| I-35 | 13 |
| Chisholm Trail Pkwy | 12 |
| Weatherford Hwy | 8 |
| Fm 1902 | 5 |
| I-35W | 5 |
| N 100 Interstate 35W | 5 |
ZIP 76044 at a glance
| Population | 9,196 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $122,715 |
| Median home value | $409,979 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | 68 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 136 | +101% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 84 | -38% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 120 | +42% | 4.6 |
In the 1990s about 68 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 120. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76044
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 76044?
Johnson County has had 1,215 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 651 people and killing 51.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76044?
The worst month is September: 10.4% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76044?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 22 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76044 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Johnson County has 48.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76044?
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.