ZIP 78617 (Del Valle, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78617: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Travis 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
11.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Travis County compares with Texas
Travis County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Travis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Travis County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Travis County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 78617: 1.8× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78617: 3.2 in 2016–19, 5.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
Travis County has recorded 6,177 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,458 people injured and 217 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). After it: SR-130 (7), SR-21 (7) and US-183 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 97 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 11.8, vs 3.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78617 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Travis County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Travis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-71 | 12 |
| SR-130 | 7 |
| SR-21 | 7 |
| US-183 | 6 |
| Fm 812 | 3 |
| Ben White | 1 |
| CR-IMPERIAL Drive | 1 |
| Fm 1854 | 1 |
| Fm 969 | 1 |
| Fm 969/Decker Ln | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Travis County) |
|---|---|
| N Ih 35 | 62 |
| S Ih 35 | 58 |
| Ed Bluestein Blvd | 38 |
| Research Blvd | 36 |
| I-35 | 33 |
| Airport Blvd | 25 |
| Sh 130 | 24 |
| Bastrop Hwy | 23 |
ZIP 78617 at a glance
| Population | 30,756 |
| Density | 185 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,640 |
| Median home value | $272,057 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Travis 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 | 422 | — | 5.9 |
| 2000s | 390 | -8% | 7.5 |
| 2010s | 424 | +9% | 9.7 |
| 2020s | 551 | +30% | 18.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 422 a year in the 1990s and 551 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 12.5 a year in 2016–19 and 18.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78617
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78617?
Travis County has had 6,177 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,458 people and killing 217.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78617?
SR-71 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78617 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78617?
The worst month is June: 9.2% of truck crashes in Travis County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78617?
Since 2015, Travis County has reported 97 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78617 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Travis County has 39.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78617?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.