Wyldwood, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wyldwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wyldwood 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.
The headline for Wyldwood: SR-71 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Wyldwood since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 869 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bastrop County since 2015: 624 people were injured and 48 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Wyldwood since 2015; patterns below come from Bastrop County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by SR-21 (8), Fm 812 (2) and Fm 1704 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Wyldwood fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bastrop County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-71, 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-71 | 9 |
| SR-21 | 8 |
| Fm 812 | 2 |
| Fm 1704 | 1 |
| Fm 304 | 1 |
| Fm 535 | 1 |
| Fm 969 | 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 |
Wyldwood at a glance
| Land area | 11.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78612) | $95,496 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78612) | $310,255 |
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 Wyldwood
How many truck accidents are there in Wyldwood?
Bastrop County has had 869 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 624 people and killing 48.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wyldwood?
SR-71 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wyldwood since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wyldwood?
Truck crashes in Bastrop County peak in August, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wyldwood?
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 Wyldwood compared with Texas?
Bastrop County records 65.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wyldwood?
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.