ZIP 78659 (Paige, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78659: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 78659 at a glance: SR-21 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 78659.
Overview
Police reported 869 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bastrop County since 2015: 624 people were injured and 48 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
Within this area, SR-21 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-290 (4).
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 78659 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-21, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Bastrop County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 5 |
| US-290 | 4 |
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 78659 at a glance
| Population | 2,660 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,808 |
| Median home value | $348,877 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78659
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78659?
Bastrop County has had 869 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 624 people and killing 48.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78659?
Since 2015, SR-21 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78659: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78659?
Truck crashes in Bastrop County peak in August, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78659?
Since 2015, Bastrop County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78659 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 65.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bastrop County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78659?
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.