ZIP 77856 (Franklin, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77856: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Robertson 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
3 of 495 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Robertson County compares with Texas
Robertson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Robertson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Robertson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 231.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Robertson County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Robertson County at a glance: 1 in 149 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Robertson County has recorded 495 truck crashes since 2015, with 277 people injured and 32 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.3%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77856 happened on US-79 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77856 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Robertson County.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Robertson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Robertson County) |
|---|---|
| N 1400 Market St | 11 |
| N 1600 Market St | 9 |
| N 1423 Market St | 6 |
| S 2000 Market St | 5 |
| S 900 Market St | 5 |
| US-190 | 5 |
| Main St | 4 |
| S 900 Market | 4 |
ZIP 77856 at a glance
| Population | 5,515 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,785 |
| Median home value | $327,532 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Robertson 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 | 22 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 45 | +109% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 38 | -14% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 42 | +11% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77856
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 77856?
495 truck crashes have been reported in Robertson County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 277 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77856?
September has the most truck crashes in Robertson County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77856?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Robertson County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77856 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 231.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Robertson County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77856?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.