Llano County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Llano 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
5 of 178 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Llano County compares with Texas
Llano County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Llano County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Llano County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Llano County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Llano County at a glance: 1 in 34 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.9%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Llano County has recorded 178 truck crashes since 2015, with 108 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-29 leads in Llano County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-261 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Llano County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Llano County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-29, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Llano County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Llano County) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 4 |
| SR-261 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Llano County) |
|---|---|
| Ford St | 6 |
| Sh 71 | 4 |
| Rm 1431 | 3 |
| W 300 Young St | 3 |
| E 100 Young St | 2 |
| Fm2147 | 2 |
| Skyline Dr | 2 |
| W 100 Young St | 2 |
Llano County at a glance
| Population | 23,163 |
| Land area | 934.1 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,850 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Llano 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 | 8 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 8 | -2% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 12 | +47% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 17 | +42% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Llano County
ZIP codes in Llano County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Llano County
How many truck crashes happen in Llano County?
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Llano County (108 injured, 8 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Llano County?
SR-29 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Llano County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Llano County?
Truck crashes in Llano County peak in August, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Llano County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Llano County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Llano County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Llano County has 66.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Llano County?
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.