Snook, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Snook: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Snook and Burleson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Burleson County numbers.
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 has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Burleson County: 7.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Burleson County has recorded 361 truck crashes since 2015, with 218 people injured and 29 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
Snook had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Burleson County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Snook is Fm 60, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-423 (1), Fm 1179/Villa Maria Rd (1) and Fm 50 (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 Snook fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Burleson County.
- Look at alternatives to Fm 60 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 60 | 2 |
| CR-423 | 1 |
| Fm 1179/Villa Maria Rd | 1 |
| Fm 50 | 1 |
| Fm 60/Raymond Stotzer Pkwy | 1 |
| Fm50 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 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 |
Snook at a glance
| Population | 551 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 291 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77878) | $60,417 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Snook
How common are truck crashes in Snook?
Burleson County has had 361 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 218 people and killing 29.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Snook?
Fm 60 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Snook since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Snook?
October has the most truck crashes in Burleson County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Snook?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Burleson County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Snook compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 155.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Burleson County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Snook?
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.