Tunis, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tunis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tunis 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 sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Burleson County at a glance: 7.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 361 crashes involving commercial trucks in Burleson County since 2015: 218 people were injured and 29 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Tunis since 2015; patterns below come from Burleson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-21 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by SR-36 (2), CR-220 (1) and Fm 1179/Villa Maria Rd (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 Tunis fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-21; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Burleson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 7 |
| SR-36 | 2 |
| CR-220 | 1 |
| Fm 1179/Villa Maria Rd | 1 |
| Fm 50 | 1 |
| Fm 60 | 1 |
| Fm 60/Raymond Stotzer Pkwy | 1 |
| Fm50 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| Sr-Osr | 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 |
Tunis at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Tunis
How many truck accidents are there in Tunis?
Since 2015, 361 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Burleson County (218 injured, 29 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Tunis?
Since 2015, SR-21 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tunis: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tunis?
The worst month is October: 13.9% of truck crashes in Burleson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Tunis?
Since 2015, Burleson County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Tunis compare with Texas?
Burleson County records 155.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tunis?
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.