Leroy, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Leroy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Leroy 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 Leroy: I-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Leroy: 10 since 2015.
Overview
McLennan County has recorded 2,988 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,754 people injured and 79 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Leroy had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use McLennan County numbers.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Leroy is I-35, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-84 (4) and CR-3240 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 37 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (24%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Leroy 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 10 |
| US-84 | 4 |
| CR-3240 | 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 |
Leroy at a glance
| Population | 358 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 194 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76654) | $69,583 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 130 to 269. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Leroy
How common are truck crashes in Leroy?
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 Leroy?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Leroy since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Leroy?
May has the most truck crashes in McLennan County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Leroy?
Since 2015, McLennan County has reported 37 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Leroy 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 Leroy?
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.