Elgin, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elgin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elgin 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.
The headline for Elgin: US-290 13 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Elgin.
Overview
Since 2015, 869 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bastrop County. They injured 624 people and killed 48.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 82 truck crashes were reported in Elgin since 2015; patterns below come from Bastrop County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Elgin is US-290, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fm 973 (6), SR-95 (4) and Fm 1704 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Elgin fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-290; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bastrop County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-290 | 13 |
| Fm 973 | 6 |
| SR-95 | 4 |
| Fm 1704 | 2 |
| CR-458 Pfluger Berkman | 1 |
| County Line Rd | 1 |
| SR-290 | 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 |
Elgin at a glance
| Population | 12,438 |
| Land area | 7.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,731 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78621) | $98,534 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78621) | $320,850 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elgin
How many truck accidents are there in Elgin?
Bastrop County has had 869 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 624 people and killing 48.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Elgin?
NHTSA data shows US-290 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Elgin since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Elgin?
August has the most truck crashes in Bastrop County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Elgin?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bastrop County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Elgin compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 65.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bastrop County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Elgin?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.