Sonterra, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sonterra: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sonterra 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 has lower values than Texas for 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).
Sonterra at a glance: I-35 11 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Sonterra.
Overview
Police reported 3,299 crashes involving commercial trucks in Williamson County since 2015: 1,603 people were injured and 90 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Sonterra had 0 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
August has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by Fm 2843 (2), SR-195 (2) and CR-234 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 50 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
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 Sonterra fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 11 |
| Fm 2843 | 2 |
| SR-195 | 2 |
| CR-234 | 1 |
| CR-RONALD Reagan Blvd | 1 |
| Ronald Reagan Blvd | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 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 |
Sonterra at a glance
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76537) | $98,199 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76537) | $294,867 |
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 Sonterra
How common are truck crashes in Sonterra?
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 Sonterra?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sonterra since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sonterra?
The worst month is August: 9.3% of truck crashes in Williamson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sonterra?
50 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Williamson County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sonterra compared with Texas?
Williamson County records 39.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sonterra?
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.