Bellmead, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bellmead: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bellmead and McLennan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McLennan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How McLennan County compares with Texas
McLennan County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McLennan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McLennan County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
McLennan County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Bellmead: I-35 15 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Bellmead.
Overview
Police reported 2,988 crashes involving commercial trucks in McLennan County since 2015: 1,754 people were injured and 79 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Only 170 truck crashes were reported in Bellmead since 2015; patterns below come from McLennan County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (15). Next come US-84 (5), SR-6 (3) and US-77 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 37 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (24% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Bellmead fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in McLennan County.
- With 2.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 McLennan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 15 |
| US-84 | 5 |
| SR-6 | 3 |
| US-77 | 2 |
| Fm 434 University Parks Dr | 1 |
| SR-340 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McLennan County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 116 |
| Bellmead Dr | 42 |
| Franklin Ave | 27 |
| Jack Kultgen Expy | 23 |
| Imperial Dr | 18 |
| S Interstate 35 Hwy | 18 |
| N Interstate 35 Hwy | 17 |
| Bagby Ave | 15 |
Bellmead at a glance
| Population | 10,607 |
| Land area | 6.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,537 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McLennan 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 | 130 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 179 | +38% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 231 | +29% | 5.6 |
| 2020s | 269 | +16% | 4.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 130 a year in the 1990s and 269 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bellmead
How common are truck crashes in Bellmead?
Since 2015, 2,988 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McLennan County (1,754 injured, 79 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bellmead?
I-35 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bellmead since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bellmead?
May has the most truck crashes in McLennan County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bellmead?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in McLennan County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Bellmead compare with Texas?
McLennan County records 94.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bellmead?
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.