Steiner Ranch, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Steiner Ranch: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Steiner Ranch and Travis County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Travis County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Travis County compares with Texas
Travis County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Travis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Travis County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Travis County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Steiner Ranch at a glance: SR-71 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Steiner Ranch: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Travis County has recorded 6,177 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,458 people injured and 217 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Steiner Ranch since 2015, this page uses Travis County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-71 leads within 10 miles of Steiner Ranch with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-360 (2), Beacon Dr (1) and CR-DESTINATION Way (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
97 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 11.8 deaths compared with 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Steiner Ranch fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Travis County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Travis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-71 | 4 |
| SR-360 | 2 |
| Beacon Dr | 1 |
| CR-DESTINATION Way | 1 |
| Fm 1431 | 1 |
| Fm 2222 | 1 |
| Jollyville Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Flint Rock Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Hillview Rd | 1 |
| Rm 1431 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Travis County) |
|---|---|
| N Ih 35 | 62 |
| S Ih 35 | 58 |
| Ed Bluestein Blvd | 38 |
| Research Blvd | 36 |
| I-35 | 33 |
| Airport Blvd | 25 |
| Sh 130 | 24 |
| Bastrop Hwy | 23 |
Steiner Ranch at a glance
| Land area | 6.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78732) | $192,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78732) | $840,665 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Travis 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 | 422 | — | 5.9 |
| 2000s | 390 | -8% | 7.5 |
| 2010s | 424 | +9% | 9.7 |
| 2020s | 551 | +30% | 18.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 422 a year in the 1990s and 551 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 12.5 a year in 2016–19 and 18.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Steiner Ranch
How many truck crashes happen in Steiner Ranch?
Travis County has had 6,177 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,458 people and killing 217.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Steiner Ranch?
Since 2015, SR-71 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Steiner Ranch: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Steiner Ranch?
June has the most truck crashes in Travis County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Steiner Ranch?
97 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Travis County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Steiner Ranch compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Travis County records 39.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Steiner Ranch?
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.