Pflugerville, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pflugerville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 201 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pflugerville compares with Texas
Pflugerville against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pflugerville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pflugerville | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Pflugerville is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Pflugerville: 1 in 192 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Pflugerville has recorded 201 truck crashes since 2015, with 96 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pflugerville is I-35, with 22 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-130 (8), US-290 (8) and Fm 973 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Pflugerville fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pflugerville.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 30.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 Pflugerville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 22 |
| SR-130 | 8 |
| US-290 | 8 |
| Fm 973 | 6 |
| US-79 | 4 |
| US-183 | 3 |
| Fm 734 | 2 |
| Mu-Pflugerville Pkwy | 2 |
| SR-45 | 2 |
| CR-132 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pflugerville) |
|---|---|
| Sh 130 | 9 |
| Fm 685 | 6 |
| N 19000 Sh 130 | 4 |
| Kelly Ln | 4 |
| N 16700 Sh 130 | 3 |
| N 15300 Sh 130 | 3 |
| E 2900 Pecan St | 3 |
| N 16100 Sh 130 | 3 |
Pflugerville at a glance
| Population | 66,819 |
| Land area | 26.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,572 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78660) | $113,205 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78660) | $410,382 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pflugerville 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 | 2 | — | 5.9 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 7.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | +227% | 9.7 |
| 2020s | 21 | +196% | 18.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 12.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 18.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pflugerville
How many truck crashes happen in Pflugerville?
Since 2015, 201 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pflugerville (96 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pflugerville?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pflugerville: 22.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pflugerville?
Truck crashes in Pflugerville peak in April, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pflugerville?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pflugerville since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pflugerville compare with Texas?
Pflugerville records 26.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pflugerville?
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.