Burlington, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burlington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burlington and Milam County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Milam County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 449 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Milam County compares with Texas
Milam County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Milam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Milam County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 145.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Milam County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Milam County at a glance: 9.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 449 crashes involving commercial trucks in Milam County since 2015: 296 people were injured and 40 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Burlington since 2015; patterns below come from Milam County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Burlington is US-77, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Fm 485 (2) and SR-320 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Burlington fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Milam County.
- Check whether your routes use US-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Milam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 3 |
| Fm 485 | 2 |
| SR-320 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Milam County) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 5 |
| N 2200 Travis Ave | 3 |
| US-77 | 3 |
| W 2000 4Th St | 3 |
| E 1300 Cameron Ave | 2 |
| E 1600 Cameron Ave | 2 |
| E 1700 4Th St | 2 |
| E 8500 Hwy 79 | 2 |
Burlington at a glance
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76519) | $90,682 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Milam 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 | 27 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 39 | +43% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 36 | -7% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 42 | +17% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 27 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burlington
How many truck crashes happen in Burlington?
Milam County has had 449 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 296 people and killing 40.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Burlington?
NHTSA data shows US-77 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Burlington since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Burlington?
Truck crashes in Milam County peak in August, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Burlington?
Since 2015, Milam County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Burlington compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Milam County records 145.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Burlington?
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.