ZIP 76084 (Venus, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76084: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 76084: 2.1× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 76084 (1.8 → 3.6).
Overview
Police reported 1,215 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnson County since 2015: 651 people were injured and 51 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 76084 since 2015: US-287 (8), US-67 (8), I-35 (4), Fm 917 (2) and Fm 2738 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
22 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (18%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76084 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Johnson County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 8 |
| US-67 | 8 |
| I-35 | 4 |
| Fm 917 | 2 |
| Fm 2738 | 1 |
| I-35W | 1 |
| Us-67Ramp | 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 76084 at a glance
| Population | 14,097 |
| Density | 105 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,115 |
| Median home value | $257,394 |
| 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 76084
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76084?
Since 2015, 1,215 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (651 injured, 51 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 76084?
September has the most truck crashes in Johnson County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76084?
Garbage trucks were involved in 22 reported crashes in Johnson County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 76084 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Johnson County has 48.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76084?
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.