ZIP 78606 (Blanco, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78606: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Blanco 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
1 of 212 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Blanco County compares with Texas
Blanco County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Blanco County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Blanco County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Blanco County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Blanco County at a glance: 8.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 212 crashes involving commercial trucks in Blanco County since 2015: 171 people were injured and 16 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78606 is US-281, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Rm 1623 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78606 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Blanco County.
- Look at alternatives to US-281 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Blanco County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 6 |
| Rm 1623 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Blanco County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 6 |
| N 100 281 Hwy | 2 |
| Ranch Road 165 | 2 |
| Ranchroad 32 Rd | 2 |
| S 100 281 Hwy | 2 |
| S 1100 Us 281 Hwy | 2 |
| S 1100 Us 281 South Hwy | 2 |
| S 400 Us Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 78606 at a glance
| Population | 7,272 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,817 |
| Median home value | $422,161 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Blanco 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +65% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | +39% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | +49% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78606
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78606?
212 truck crashes have been reported in Blanco County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 171 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78606?
US-281 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78606 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78606?
Truck crashes in Blanco County peak in March, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78606?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Blanco County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78606 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 136.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Blanco County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78606?
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.