ZIP 78639 (Kingsland, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78639: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Llano 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
5 of 178 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Llano County compares with Texas
Llano County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Llano County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Llano County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Llano County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share.
The headline for Llano County: 1 in 34 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.9%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Llano County. They injured 108 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78639 since 2015: Rm 1431 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78639 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Llano County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Rm 1431 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Llano County) |
|---|---|
| Ford St | 6 |
| Sh 71 | 4 |
| Rm 1431 | 3 |
| W 300 Young St | 3 |
| E 100 Young St | 2 |
| Fm2147 | 2 |
| Skyline Dr | 2 |
| W 100 Young St | 2 |
ZIP 78639 at a glance
| Population | 8,719 |
| Density | 77 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,742 |
| Median home value | $250,640 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Llano 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 | 8 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 8 | -2% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 12 | +47% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 17 | +42% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78639
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78639?
Llano County has had 178 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 108 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78639?
The worst month is August: 14.0% of truck crashes in Llano County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78639?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Llano County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78639 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Llano County has 66.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 78639?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.