Taylor, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Taylor: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Taylor 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).
The headline for Taylor: 2.4× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Taylor per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.6 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.
Taylor had 106 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.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Taylor is SR-95, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-79 (4), CR-CHANDLER Rd (3) and Fm 1660 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 50 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Taylor fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-95 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-95 | 5 |
| US-79 | 4 |
| CR-CHANDLER Rd | 3 |
| Fm 1660 | 3 |
| Fm 973 | 3 |
| CR-132 | 1 |
| CR-458 Pfluger Berkman | 1 |
| Fm 1331 | 1 |
| Fm1660 | 1 |
| Mu-Chandler Rd | 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 |
Taylor at a glance
| Population | 17,872 |
| Land area | 22.6 sq mi |
| Density | 789 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76574) | $78,568 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76574) | $293,082 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Taylor
How many truck accidents are there in Taylor?
Since 2015, 3,299 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Williamson County (1,603 injured, 90 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Taylor?
Since 2015, SR-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Taylor: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Taylor?
The worst month is August: 9.3% of truck crashes in Williamson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Taylor?
Garbage trucks were involved in 50 reported crashes in Williamson County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Taylor compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Williamson County has 39.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Taylor?
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.