ZIP 77863 (Lyons, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77863: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Burleson 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 of 361 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burleson County compares with Texas
Burleson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burleson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burleson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 155.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 65% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Burleson County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Burleson County: 7.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 361 crashes involving commercial trucks in Burleson County since 2015: 218 people were injured and 29 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 5–6 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by Fm 60 (2), CR-220 (1) and CR-423 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 77863 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-36, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Burleson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 3 |
| Fm 60 | 2 |
| CR-220 | 1 |
| CR-423 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burleson County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 21 | 9 |
| Sh 36 | 7 |
| Fm 60 | 3 |
| Fm 50 | 2 |
| S 1438 State Hwy 36 Hwy | 2 |
| W 1800 Presidential Corridor Hwy | 2 |
| 6Th St | 1 |
| County Road 423 | 1 |
ZIP 77863 at a glance
| Population | 482 |
| Density | 236 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 37% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burleson 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 | 25 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 22 | -14% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 25 | +16% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 32 | +30% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77863
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77863?
Since 2015, 361 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Burleson County (218 injured, 29 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 77863?
Since 2015, SR-36 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77863: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77863?
Truck crashes in Burleson County peak in October, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77863?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Burleson County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77863 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Burleson County has 155.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77863?
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.