ZIP 76705 (Waco, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76705: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McLennan 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How McLennan County compares with Texas
McLennan County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McLennan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McLennan County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
McLennan County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 76705 at a glance: I-35 14 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 76705.
Overview
McLennan County has recorded 2,988 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,754 people injured and 79 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 76705 is I-35, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-84 (5), US-77 (2) and Fm 434 University Parks Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
37 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (24% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76705 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in McLennan County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.2% 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
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 McLennan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 14 |
| US-84 | 5 |
| US-77 | 2 |
| Fm 434 University Parks Dr | 1 |
| SR-340 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
| US-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McLennan County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 116 |
| Bellmead Dr | 42 |
| Franklin Ave | 27 |
| Jack Kultgen Expy | 23 |
| Imperial Dr | 18 |
| S Interstate 35 Hwy | 18 |
| N Interstate 35 Hwy | 17 |
| Bagby Ave | 15 |
ZIP 76705 at a glance
| Population | 31,616 |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,236 |
| Median home value | $188,239 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McLennan 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 | 130 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 179 | +38% | 5.0 |
| 2010s | 231 | +29% | 5.6 |
| 2020s | 269 | +16% | 4.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 130 a year in the 1990s and 269 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76705
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76705?
McLennan County has had 2,988 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,754 people and killing 79.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 76705?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76705 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76705?
Truck crashes in McLennan County peak in May, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 76705?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in McLennan County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 76705 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
McLennan County records 94.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 76705?
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.