Smithville, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Smithville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Smithville 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Smithville: SR-71 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Smithville since 2015.
Overview
Bastrop County has recorded 869 truck crashes since 2015, with 624 people injured and 48 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 15 truck crashes were reported in Smithville 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by CR-AHUMOA Drive (1), Fm535 (1) and SR-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 Smithville fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bastrop County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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-71 | 4 |
| CR-AHUMOA Drive | 1 |
| Fm535 | 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 |
Smithville at a glance
| Population | 4,335 |
| Land area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,048 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78957) | $69,149 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78957) | $259,392 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 79 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Smithville
How common are truck crashes in Smithville?
869 truck crashes have been reported in Bastrop County since 2015, with 48 deaths and 624 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Smithville?
SR-71 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Smithville since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Smithville?
The worst month is August: 10.2% of truck crashes in Bastrop County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Smithville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Bastrop County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Smithville compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 65.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bastrop County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Smithville?
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.