Burleson, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burleson: 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
1 of 244 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burleson compares with Texas
Burleson against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burleson stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burleson | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Burleson has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Burleson at a glance: 1 in 227 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 244 crashes involving commercial trucks in Burleson since 2015: 141 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by I-35W (5), US-67 (4) and Fm 917 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Burleson fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 7 |
| I-35W | 5 |
| US-67 | 4 |
| Fm 917 | 3 |
| SR-174 | 2 |
| US-35 | 2 |
| Fm 1187 | 1 |
| Fm 1902 | 1 |
| Fm 2280/Old Betsy Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2738 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burleson) |
|---|---|
| N 100 Interstate 35W | 5 |
| Sw 100 Wilshire Blvd | 5 |
| Sw 1400 Wilshire Blvd | 5 |
| Chisholm Trail Pkwy | 5 |
| S 500 Interstate 35W | 5 |
| S 3300 Interstate 35W | 5 |
| S 2600 Interstate 35W | 5 |
| S 300 Interstate 35W | 5 |
Burleson at a glance
| Population | 56,253 |
| Land area | 29.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,928 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76028) | $101,138 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76028) | $326,473 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burleson 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 | 9 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +28% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 23 | +103% | 4.6 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burleson
How many truck crashes happen in Burleson?
244 truck crashes have been reported in Burleson since 2015, with 7 deaths and 141 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Burleson?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Burleson: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Burleson?
September has the most truck crashes in Burleson, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Burleson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Burleson since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does Burleson compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Burleson has 36.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Burleson?
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.