ZIP 76519 (Burlington, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76519: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Milam County, 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
4 of 449 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Milam County compares with Texas
Milam County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Milam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Milam County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 145.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Milam County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Milam County: 9.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 449 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Milam County. They injured 296 people and killed 40.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
1.4% 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 ZIP 76519 is US-77, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fm 485 (2), Fm 2269 Columbus Ave (1) and SR-320 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76519 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Milam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 3 |
| Fm 485 | 2 |
| Fm 2269 Columbus Ave | 1 |
| SR-320 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Milam County) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 5 |
| N 2200 Travis Ave | 3 |
| US-77 | 3 |
| W 2000 4Th St | 3 |
| E 1300 Cameron Ave | 2 |
| E 1600 Cameron Ave | 2 |
| E 1700 4Th St | 2 |
| E 8500 Hwy 79 | 2 |
ZIP 76519 at a glance
| Population | 782 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,682 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Milam 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 | 27 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 39 | +43% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 36 | -7% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 42 | +17% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 27 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76519
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76519?
Milam County has had 449 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 296 people and killing 40.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76519?
Since 2015, US-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76519: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76519?
The worst month is August: 10.2% of truck crashes in Milam County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76519?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Milam County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 76519 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Milam County records 145.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76519?
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.