ZIP 76574 (Taylor, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76574: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Williamson 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
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 |
Compared with Texas, Williamson County is lower 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 ZIP 76574: 2.3× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 76574 (1.5 → 3.4).
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.
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.
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, SR-95 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-79 (4), Fm 1660 (3) and Fm 973 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
50 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.0, vs 2.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76574 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-95; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 |
| Fm 1660 | 3 |
| Fm 973 | 3 |
| CR-CHANDLER Rd | 2 |
| 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 |
ZIP 76574 at a glance
| Population | 20,242 |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,568 |
| Median home value | $293,082 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 112 to 328. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76574
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 76574?
3,299 truck crashes have been reported in Williamson County since 2015, with 90 deaths and 1,603 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 76574?
Since 2015, SR-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76574: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76574?
August has the most truck crashes in Williamson County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76574?
Garbage trucks were involved in 50 reported crashes in Williamson County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 76574 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 39.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Williamson County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76574?
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.