Brushy Creek, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brushy Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brushy Creek and Williamson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Williamson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Williamson County compares with Texas
Williamson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Williamson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Williamson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Williamson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Brushy Creek: 1.7× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Brushy Creek per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (5.2 vs 3.0).
Overview
Police reported 3,299 crashes involving commercial trucks in Williamson County since 2015: 1,603 people were injured and 90 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Brushy Creek since 2015, this page uses Williamson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 10 miles of Brushy Creek with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-130 (3), SR-45 (3) and Mu-Pflugerville Pkwy (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 50 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.0 deaths compared with 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Brushy Creek fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Williamson County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 1.8% 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
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 Williamson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 12 |
| SR-130 | 3 |
| SR-45 | 3 |
| Mu-Pflugerville Pkwy | 2 |
| SR-29 | 2 |
| US-79 | 2 |
| 183A Toll/Tx Hill Country Trl | 1 |
| Fm 734 | 1 |
| Gattis School Rd | 1 |
| Heatherwilde Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Williamson County) |
|---|---|
| Chandler Rd | 62 |
| University Blvd | 42 |
| Sh 195 | 41 |
| Sh 130 | 31 |
| Williams Dr | 30 |
| I-35 | 28 |
| Limmer Loop | 27 |
| Louis Henna Blvd | 23 |
Brushy Creek at a glance
| Land area | 6.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78717) | $145,325 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78717) | $652,713 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Williamson 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 | 112 | — | 4.4 |
| 2000s | 169 | +50% | 4.9 |
| 2010s | 175 | +4% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 328 | +87% | 10.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 112 a year in the 1990s and 328 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brushy Creek
How common are truck crashes in Brushy Creek?
Since 2015, 3,299 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Williamson County (1,603 injured, 90 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Brushy Creek?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brushy Creek since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Brushy Creek?
The worst month is August: 9.3% of truck crashes in Williamson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brushy Creek?
50 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Williamson County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Brushy Creek compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Williamson County records 39.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Brushy Creek?
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.