ZIP 76711 (Waco, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76711: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 76711 at a glance: I-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76711: 13 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,988 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McLennan County. They injured 1,754 people and killed 79.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). After it: US-84 (4), SR-6 (3) and US-77 (3).
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).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76711 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- 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 McLennan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 13 |
| US-84 | 4 |
| SR-6 | 3 |
| US-77 | 3 |
| Fm 2063 Sun Valley Blvd | 1 |
| Fm 2837/Rosenthal Pkwy | 1 |
| Fm 434 University Parks Dr | 1 |
| SR-340 | 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 76711 at a glance
| Population | 9,676 |
| Density | 934 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,185 |
| Median home value | $133,457 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76711
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76711?
McLennan County has had 2,988 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,754 people and killing 79.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 76711?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76711 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 76711?
May has the most truck crashes in McLennan County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 76711?
Since 2015, McLennan County has reported 37 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 76711 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McLennan County has 94.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 76711?
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.