ZIP 78654 (Marble Falls, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78654: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Burnet 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
4 of 514 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burnet County compares with Texas
Burnet County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burnet County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burnet County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Burnet County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 78654: US-281 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78654 since 2015.
Overview
Burnet County has recorded 514 truck crashes since 2015, with 321 people injured and 20 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-281 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78654 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Rm 1431 (2), Fm 1431 (1) and SR-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78654 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-281; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Burnet County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 4 |
| Rm 1431 | 2 |
| Fm 1431 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burnet County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 13 |
| Sh 29 | 9 |
| Fm 1431 | 7 |
| E 100 Polk St | 5 |
| Rm 1431 | 5 |
| US-183 | 5 |
| S 1600 Water St | 4 |
| S 4000 Us 281 | 4 |
ZIP 78654 at a glance
| Population | 20,650 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,130 |
| Median home value | $358,830 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burnet 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 | 21 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 29 | +40% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 30 | +5% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 49 | +61% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 49. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78654
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78654?
Burnet County has had 514 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 321 people and killing 20.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78654?
Since 2015, US-281 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78654: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78654?
Truck crashes in Burnet County peak in June, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78654?
Since 2015, Burnet County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78654 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 79.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Burnet County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78654?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.