Coupland, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coupland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coupland 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 |
Williamson County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Coupland at a glance: 2.0× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Coupland per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.0 vs 1.5).
Overview
Williamson County has recorded 3,299 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,603 people injured and 90 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Coupland had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Williamson County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Coupland is US-290, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-95 (6), Fm 973 (5) and US-79 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
50 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Their busiest month is March, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.0 deaths compared with 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Coupland fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-290; 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.
- With 1.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-290 | 7 |
| SR-95 | 6 |
| Fm 973 | 5 |
| US-79 | 2 |
| CR-458 Pfluger Berkman | 1 |
| County Line Rd | 1 |
| Fm1660 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 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 |
Coupland at a glance
| Population | 302 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 157 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78615) | $80,938 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78615) | $447,136 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 112 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 328. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Coupland
How many truck crashes happen in Coupland?
Williamson County has had 3,299 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,603 people and killing 90.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Coupland?
NHTSA data shows US-290 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Coupland since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Coupland?
August has the most truck crashes in Williamson County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Coupland?
50 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Williamson County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Coupland compare with Texas?
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 Coupland?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.