ZIP 78628 (Georgetown, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78628: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Williamson 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
2.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Williamson County compares with Texas
Williamson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Williamson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Williamson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Williamson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 78628: 2.4× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78628 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.6 vs 1.5).
Overview
Williamson County has recorded 3,299 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,603 people injured and 90 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78628 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-35 (4), SR-29 (4), Ronald Reagan Blvd (3), SR-195 (3) and CR-RONALD Reagan Blvd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 50 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Their busiest month is March, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.0 deaths compared with 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78628 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 1.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Williamson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 4 |
| SR-29 | 4 |
| Ronald Reagan Blvd | 3 |
| SR-195 | 3 |
| CR-RONALD Reagan Blvd | 2 |
| SR-130 | 2 |
| CR-234 | 1 |
| CR-RONALD W Reagan | 1 |
| Inner Loop | 1 |
| Mu-Ronald Reagan Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Williamson County) |
|---|---|
| Chandler Rd | 62 |
| University Blvd | 42 |
| Sh 195 | 41 |
| Sh 130 | 31 |
| Williams Dr | 30 |
| I-35 | 28 |
| Limmer Loop | 27 |
| Louis Henna Blvd | 23 |
ZIP 78628 at a glance
| Population | 50,822 |
| Density | 303 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,635 |
| Median home value | $506,962 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Williamson 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 | 112 | — | 4.4 |
| 2000s | 169 | +50% | 4.9 |
| 2010s | 175 | +4% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 328 | +87% | 10.0 |
In the 1990s about 112 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 328. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78628
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78628?
Since 2015, 3,299 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Williamson County (1,603 injured, 90 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78628?
August has the most truck crashes in Williamson County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78628?
Since 2015, Williamson County has reported 50 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78628 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Williamson County has 39.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 78628?
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.