Robinson, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Robinson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Robinson 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 |
Compared with Texas, McLennan County is lower on 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 Robinson: I-35 deadliest road: 13 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Robinson since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,988 crashes involving commercial trucks in McLennan County since 2015: 1,754 people were injured and 79 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Robinson had 127 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use McLennan County numbers.
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 Robinson with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-77 (4), SR-6 (3) and CR-WOODLAWN Road (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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Robinson fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in McLennan County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.2% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 13 |
| US-77 | 4 |
| SR-6 | 3 |
| CR-WOODLAWN Road | 1 |
| Fm 2063 Sun Valley Blvd | 1 |
| Fm 2837/Rosenthal Pkwy | 1 |
| Fm 434 University Parks Dr | 1 |
| SR-340 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
| US-84 | 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 |
Robinson at a glance
| Population | 12,986 |
| Land area | 30.6 sq mi |
| Density | 424 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 Robinson
How common are truck crashes in Robinson?
McLennan County has had 2,988 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,754 people and killing 79.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Robinson?
I-35 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Robinson since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Robinson?
May has the most truck crashes in McLennan County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Robinson?
37 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McLennan County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Robinson compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, McLennan County has 94.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Robinson?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.