ZIP 78621 (Elgin, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78621: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bastrop 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
13 of 869 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bastrop County compares with Texas
Bastrop County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bastrop County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bastrop County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Bastrop County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 78621 at a glance: US-290 deadliest road: 12 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78621 since 2015.
Overview
Bastrop County has recorded 869 truck crashes since 2015, with 624 people injured and 48 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78621 is US-290, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-95 (4), Fm 1704 (2) and CR-458 Pfluger Berkman (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78621 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-290 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bastrop County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-290 | 12 |
| SR-95 | 4 |
| Fm 1704 | 2 |
| CR-458 Pfluger Berkman | 1 |
| County Line Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bastrop County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 71 | 27 |
| Sh 21 | 23 |
| Fm 969 | 13 |
| Sh 95 | 13 |
| Fm 812 | 10 |
| Fm 20 | 10 |
| Sh 304 | 9 |
| W Sh 71 | 9 |
ZIP 78621 at a glance
| Population | 30,411 |
| Density | 66 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,534 |
| Median home value | $320,850 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bastrop 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 | 26 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 49 | +86% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 57 | +17% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 79 | +39% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 79. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78621
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78621?
Since 2015, 869 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bastrop County (624 injured, 48 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78621?
Since 2015, US-290 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78621: 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78621?
Truck crashes in Bastrop County peak in August, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78621?
Since 2015, Bastrop County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78621 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Bastrop County has 65.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 78621?
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.