Ross, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ross: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ross 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Ross: I-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ross: 10 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.
Ross had 4 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
May has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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 Ross with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-84 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 37 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
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 Ross fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McLennan County.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in July; review collection routes for that month.
- 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 | 10 |
| US-84 | 4 |
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 |
Ross at a glance
| Population | 199 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 129 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76691) | $85,694 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76691) | $307,178 |
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. 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 Ross
How common are truck crashes in Ross?
2,988 truck crashes have been reported in McLennan County since 2015, with 79 deaths and 1,754 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ross?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ross: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ross?
May has the most truck crashes in McLennan County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ross?
Since 2015, McLennan County has reported 37 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Ross compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McLennan County has 94.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ross?
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.