ZIP 77878 (Snook, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77878: 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 sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Burleson County at a glance: 7.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Burleson County has recorded 361 truck crashes since 2015, with 218 people injured and 29 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 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, Fm 60 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by Ayrshire (1), Fm 1179/Villa Maria Rd (1) and Fm 50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77878 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use Fm 60, 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
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 Burleson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 60 | 2 |
| Ayrshire | 1 |
| Fm 1179/Villa Maria Rd | 1 |
| Fm 50 | 1 |
| Fm 60/Raymond Stotzer Pkwy | 1 |
| Fm50 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 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 77878 at a glance
| Population | 1,113 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,417 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 77878
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77878?
Since 2015, 361 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Burleson County (218 injured, 29 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77878?
Since 2015, Fm 60 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77878: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77878?
October has the most truck crashes in Burleson County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 77878?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Burleson County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77878 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 155.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Burleson County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77878?
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.