China Spring, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in China Spring: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in China Spring 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for McLennan County: July more garbage-truck crashes happen in July than in any other month (24%).
Overview
McLennan County has recorded 2,988 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,754 people injured and 79 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in China Spring since 2015; patterns below come from McLennan County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of China Spring since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-6 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
37 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Their busiest month is July, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for China Spring fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McLennan County.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in McLennan County.
- 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-6 | 2 |
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 |
China Spring at a glance
| Land area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76633) | $106,755 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76633) | $409,714 |
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. NHTSA counts 6.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about China Spring
How many truck crashes happen in China Spring?
2,988 truck crashes have been reported in McLennan County since 2015, with 79 deaths and 1,754 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in China Spring?
Truck crashes in McLennan County peak in May, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in China Spring?
Since 2015, McLennan County has reported 37 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in China Spring compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 94.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McLennan County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in China Spring?
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.