Blanco, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blanco: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blanco and Blanco County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Blanco County numbers.
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 |
Blanco County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Blanco County at a glance: 8.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Blanco County. They injured 171 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
With 21 truck crashes reported in Blanco since 2015, this page uses Blanco County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-281 leads within 10 miles of Blanco with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Rm 1623 (1), Rm 165 (1) and US-290 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Blanco fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Blanco County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-281; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 27.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 7 |
| Rm 1623 | 1 |
| Rm 165 | 1 |
| 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 |
Blanco at a glance
| Population | 2,077 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 595 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78606) | $94,817 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78606) | $422,161 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blanco
How many truck accidents are there in Blanco?
Blanco County has had 212 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 171 people and killing 16.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Blanco?
Since 2015, US-281 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Blanco: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Blanco?
March has the most truck crashes in Blanco County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Blanco?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Blanco County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Blanco compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Blanco County has 136.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Blanco?
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.