Burleson County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burleson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 361 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burleson County compares with Texas
Burleson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burleson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burleson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 155.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 65% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Burleson County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Burleson County: 7.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 361 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Burleson County. They injured 218 people and killed 29.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-36 leads in Burleson County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Fm 60 (2), SR-21 (2) and 6th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Burleson County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Burleson County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Burleson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Burleson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 6 |
| Fm 60 | 2 |
| SR-21 | 2 |
| 6th St | 1 |
| CR-220 | 1 |
| CR-423 | 1 |
| Fm 2000 | 1 |
| Fm 50 | 1 |
| Fm 975 | 1 |
| Fm50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burleson County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 21 | 9 |
| Sh 36 | 7 |
| Fm 60 | 3 |
| Fm 50 | 2 |
| S 1438 State Hwy 36 Hwy | 2 |
| W 1800 Presidential Corridor Hwy | 2 |
| 6Th St | 1 |
| County Road 423 | 1 |
Burleson County at a glance
| Population | 20,179 |
| Land area | 659.1 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,164 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burleson 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 | 25 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 22 | -14% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 25 | +16% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 32 | +30% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Burleson County
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Questions fleets ask about Burleson County
How common are truck crashes in Burleson County?
Since 2015, 361 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Burleson County (218 injured, 29 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Burleson County?
Since 2015, SR-36 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Burleson County: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Burleson County?
Truck crashes in Burleson County peak in October, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Burleson County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Burleson County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Burleson County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Burleson County has 155.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Burleson County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.