Burnet County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burnet 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
4 of 514 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burnet County compares with Texas
Burnet County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burnet County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burnet County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Burnet County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Burnet County: US-281 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes in Burnet County since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 514 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Burnet County. They injured 321 people and killed 20.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.6% 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, US-281 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-29 (3), Rm 1431 (2) and Fm 1431 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Burnet County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Burnet County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-281; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 Burnet County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Burnet County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 6 |
| SR-29 | 3 |
| Rm 1431 | 2 |
| Fm 1431 | 1 |
| Fm 2657 | 1 |
| Rm 243 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burnet County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 13 |
| Sh 29 | 9 |
| Fm 1431 | 7 |
| E 100 Polk St | 5 |
| Rm 1431 | 5 |
| US-183 | 5 |
| S 1600 Water St | 4 |
| S 4000 Us 281 | 4 |
Burnet County at a glance
| Population | 55,722 |
| Land area | 994.8 sq mi |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,113 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burnet 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 | 21 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 29 | +40% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 30 | +5% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 49 | +61% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 49 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 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Burnet County
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Questions fleets ask about Burnet County
How many truck crashes happen in Burnet County?
Burnet County has had 514 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 321 people and killing 20.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Burnet County?
NHTSA data shows US-281 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Burnet County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Burnet County?
June has the most truck crashes in Burnet County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Burnet County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Burnet County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Burnet County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Burnet County has 79.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Burnet County?
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.