Bastrop, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bastrop: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bastrop and Bastrop County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bastrop County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 869 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bastrop County compares with Texas
Bastrop County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bastrop County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bastrop County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Bastrop County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Bastrop at a glance: SR-21 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Bastrop since 2015.
Overview
Bastrop County has recorded 869 truck crashes since 2015, with 624 people injured and 48 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 136 truck crashes were reported in Bastrop since 2015; patterns below come from Bastrop County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-21 leads within 10 miles of Bastrop with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-71 (3), CR-AHUMOA Drive (1) and Fm 304 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Bastrop fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-21, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bastrop County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-71 | 3 |
| CR-AHUMOA Drive | 1 |
| Fm 304 | 1 |
| Fm 535 | 1 |
| Fm 969 | 1 |
| SR-304 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bastrop County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 71 | 27 |
| Sh 21 | 23 |
| Fm 969 | 13 |
| Sh 95 | 13 |
| Fm 812 | 10 |
| Fm 20 | 10 |
| Sh 304 | 9 |
| W Sh 71 | 9 |
Bastrop at a glance
| Population | 12,720 |
| Land area | 9.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,379 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78602) | $89,968 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78602) | $328,462 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bastrop 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 | 26 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 49 | +86% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 57 | +17% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 79 | +39% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 79. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bastrop
How many truck accidents are there in Bastrop?
Since 2015, 869 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bastrop County (624 injured, 48 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bastrop?
NHTSA data shows SR-21 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bastrop since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bastrop?
August has the most truck crashes in Bastrop County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bastrop?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Bastrop County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Bastrop compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 65.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bastrop County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bastrop?
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.