Bertram, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bertram: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bertram and Burnet County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Burnet County numbers.
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 sits below Texas on 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 Bertram: SR-29 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Bertram.
Overview
Burnet County has recorded 514 truck crashes since 2015, with 321 people injured and 20 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
With 20 truck crashes reported in Bertram since 2015, this page uses Burnet County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
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 Bertram is SR-29, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Rm 243 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Bertram fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-29 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 5 |
| Rm 243 | 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 |
Bertram at a glance
| Population | 2,020 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,075 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78605) | $83,542 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78605) | $297,883 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 49. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bertram
How many truck accidents are there in Bertram?
Since 2015, 514 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Burnet County (321 injured, 20 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bertram?
Since 2015, SR-29 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bertram: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bertram?
The worst month is June: 10.7% of truck crashes in Burnet County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bertram?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Burnet County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Bertram compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Burnet County records 79.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bertram?
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.