ZIP 78605 (Bertram, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78605: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Burnet 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
4 of 514 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burnet County compares with Texas
Burnet County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burnet County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burnet County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Burnet County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 78605: SR-29 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 78605.
Overview
Since 2015, 514 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Burnet County. They injured 321 people and killed 20.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78605 is SR-29, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Rm 243 (1) and US-183 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78605 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Burnet County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-29; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Burnet County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-29 | 5 |
| Rm 243 | 1 |
| US-183 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burnet County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 13 |
| Sh 29 | 9 |
| Fm 1431 | 7 |
| E 100 Polk St | 5 |
| Rm 1431 | 5 |
| US-183 | 5 |
| S 1600 Water St | 4 |
| S 4000 Us 281 | 4 |
ZIP 78605 at a glance
| Population | 7,573 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,542 |
| Median home value | $297,883 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burnet 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 | 21 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 29 | +40% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 30 | +5% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 49 | +61% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 49. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78605
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78605?
Burnet County has had 514 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 321 people and killing 20.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78605?
Since 2015, SR-29 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78605: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78605?
The worst month is June: 10.7% of truck crashes in Burnet County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78605?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Burnet County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78605 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Burnet County has 79.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78605?
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.