Lacy-Lakeview, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lacy-Lakeview: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lacy-Lakeview 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 sits below Texas on 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.
Lacy-Lakeview at a glance: I-35 14 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Lacy-Lakeview.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,988 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McLennan County. They injured 1,754 people and killed 79.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 107 truck crashes reported in Lacy-Lakeview since 2015, this page uses McLennan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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
I-35 leads within 10 miles of Lacy-Lakeview with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. 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 Lacy-Lakeview fleets
- Build extra time into May 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.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 McLennan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 14 |
| 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 |
Lacy-Lakeview at a glance
| Population | 7,262 |
| Land area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,668 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76705) | $58,236 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76705) | $188,239 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lacy-Lakeview
How many truck crashes happen in Lacy-Lakeview?
2,988 truck crashes have been reported in McLennan County since 2015, with 79 deaths and 1,754 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lacy-Lakeview?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lacy-Lakeview: 14.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lacy-Lakeview?
May has the most truck crashes in McLennan County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lacy-Lakeview?
Since 2015, McLennan County has reported 37 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lacy-Lakeview compare with Texas?
McLennan County records 94.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lacy-Lakeview?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.