Round Rock, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Round Rock: 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
8 of 754 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Round Rock compares with Texas
Round Rock against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Round Rock stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Round Rock | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 71% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Round Rock is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Round Rock at a glance: 1.6× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 15 miles of Round Rock (8.2 → 13.6).
Overview
Round Rock has recorded 754 truck crashes since 2015, with 326 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of Round Rock is I-35, with 29 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-130 (11), Fm 973 (7) and US-290 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Round Rock fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Round Rock.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Round Rock
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 29 |
| SR-130 | 11 |
| Fm 973 | 7 |
| US-290 | 6 |
| US-79 | 5 |
| SR-29 | 4 |
| CR-CHANDLER Rd | 3 |
| Fm 1660 | 3 |
| SR-45 | 3 |
| US-183 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Round Rock) |
|---|---|
| University Blvd | 39 |
| Louis Henna Blvd | 21 |
| Sh 45 | 15 |
| Interstate Highway 35 | 13 |
| Gattis School Rd | 12 |
| Chandler Rd | 11 |
| Mcneil Rd | 11 |
| Rm 1431 | 10 |
Round Rock at a glance
| Population | 135,359 |
| Land area | 38.1 sq mi |
| Density | 3,549 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Round Rock 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 | 33 | — | 4.4 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 4.9 |
| 2010s | 44 | +32% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 62 | +43% | 10.0 |
In the 1990s about 33 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 62. 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 Round Rock
How common are truck crashes in Round Rock?
754 truck crashes have been reported in Round Rock since 2015, with 10 deaths and 326 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Round Rock?
I-35 had 29 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Round Rock since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Round Rock?
August has the most truck crashes in Round Rock, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Round Rock?
Since 2015, Round Rock has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Round Rock compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Round Rock has 48.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Round Rock?
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.