Willow Grove, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Willow Grove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Willow Grove 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 runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Willow Grove: I-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Willow Grove: 7 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Willow Grove 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%.
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-6 (3), US-6 (1) and US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 37 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across 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 Willow Grove 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.
- 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 | 7 |
| SR-6 | 3 |
| 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 |
Willow Grove at a glance
| Land area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76712) | $97,903 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76712) | $340,651 |
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 Willow Grove
How common are truck crashes in Willow Grove?
Since 2015, 2,988 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McLennan County (1,754 injured, 79 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Willow Grove?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Willow Grove: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Willow Grove?
May has the most truck crashes in McLennan County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Willow Grove?
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 Willow Grove compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 94.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McLennan County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Willow Grove?
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.