Buchanan Lake Village, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Buchanan Lake Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Buchanan Lake Village and Llano County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Llano County numbers.
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 has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Llano County: 1 in 34 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 178 crashes involving commercial trucks in Llano County since 2015: 108 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Buchanan Lake Village since 2015; patterns below come from Llano County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Buchanan Lake Village since 2015: SR-261 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Buchanan Lake Village fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Llano County.
- 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 Llano County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Buchanan Lake Village at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78672) | $52,813 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Buchanan Lake Village
How common are truck crashes in Buchanan Lake Village?
178 truck crashes have been reported in Llano County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 108 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Buchanan Lake Village?
Truck crashes in Llano County peak in August, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Buchanan Lake Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Llano County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Buchanan Lake Village compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 66.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Llano County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Buchanan Lake Village?
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.