ZIP 78636 (Johnson City, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78636: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Blanco 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
1 of 212 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Blanco County compares with Texas
Blanco County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Blanco County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Blanco County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Blanco County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Blanco County: 8.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Blanco County. They injured 171 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in October (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-281 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-290 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78636 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Blanco County.
- Look at alternatives to US-281 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Blanco County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 5 |
| US-290 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Blanco County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 6 |
| N 100 281 Hwy | 2 |
| Ranch Road 165 | 2 |
| Ranchroad 32 Rd | 2 |
| S 100 281 Hwy | 2 |
| S 1100 Us 281 Hwy | 2 |
| S 1100 Us 281 South Hwy | 2 |
| S 400 Us Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 78636 at a glance
| Population | 4,134 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,663 |
| Median home value | $492,373 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Blanco 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +65% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | +39% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | +49% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78636
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78636?
212 truck crashes have been reported in Blanco County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 171 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78636?
Since 2015, US-281 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78636: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78636?
The worst month is March: 10.4% of truck crashes in Blanco County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78636?
Since 2015, Blanco County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78636 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Blanco County has 136.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78636?
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.