ZIP 78634 (Hutto, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78634: 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 |
Williamson County has lower values than Texas for 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).
ZIP 78634 at a glance: I-35 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78634 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 3,299 crashes involving commercial trucks in Williamson County since 2015: 1,603 people were injured and 90 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by SR-130 (6), US-79 (5) and Fm 973 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
50 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Their busiest month is March, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78634 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 7 |
| SR-130 | 6 |
| US-79 | 5 |
| Fm 973 | 4 |
| CR-CHANDLER Rd | 3 |
| Fm 1660 | 3 |
| Mu-Pflugerville Pkwy | 2 |
| SR-95 | 2 |
| CR-132 | 1 |
| Fm1660 | 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 78634 at a glance
| Population | 46,413 |
| Density | 318 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,426 |
| Median home value | $376,278 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 112 to 328. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78634
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78634?
3,299 truck crashes have been reported in Williamson County since 2015, with 90 deaths and 1,603 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78634?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78634: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78634?
August has the most truck crashes in Williamson County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78634?
50 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Williamson County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78634 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Williamson County has 39.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78634?
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.