ZIP 76538 (Jonesboro, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76538: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hamilton 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 of 149 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Texas
Hamilton County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 149.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Hamilton County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Hamilton County: 3.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 149 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamilton County since 2015: 83 people were injured and 15 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76538 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-36 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Hamilton County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76538 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.5% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| 2Nd St | 2 |
| N 100 Rice St | 2 |
| Sh 36 | 2 |
| W 4000 36 Hwy | 2 |
| County Road 221 | 1 |
| E 100 Main St | 1 |
| E 100 State 22 Hwy | 1 |
| E 1000 Main St | 1 |
ZIP 76538 at a glance
| Population | 882 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,750 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +53% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 10 | +25% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | +40% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76538
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76538?
Since 2015, 149 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamilton County (83 injured, 15 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76538?
The worst month is July: 13.4% of truck crashes in Hamilton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76538?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hamilton County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76538 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 149.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hamilton County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76538?
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.