ZIP 77879 (Somerville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77879: 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). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Burleson County at a glance: 7.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
0.6% 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 77879 happened on Fm 50 (2), Fm 60 (2), CR-423 (1) and SR-36 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 77879 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Burleson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 50 | 2 |
| Fm 60 | 2 |
| CR-423 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 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 77879 at a glance
| Population | 4,611 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,490 |
| Median home value | $159,353 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77879
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77879?
361 truck crashes have been reported in Burleson County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 218 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77879?
Truck crashes in Burleson County peak in October, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77879?
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 77879 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Burleson County has 155.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77879?
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.