ZIP 78662 (Red Rock, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78662: 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 runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 78662 at a glance: SR-304 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78662 since 2015.
Overview
Bastrop County has recorded 869 truck crashes since 2015, with 624 people injured and 48 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78662 is SR-304, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Fm 1854 (1), Fm 535 (1) and Fm 812 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78662 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bastrop County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-304 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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-304 | 2 |
| Fm 1854 | 1 |
| Fm 535 | 1 |
| Fm 812 | 1 |
| Fm672 | 1 |
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 78662 at a glance
| Population | 3,015 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,005 |
| Median home value | $280,936 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 79 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 78662
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78662?
Bastrop County has had 869 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 624 people and killing 48.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78662?
Since 2015, SR-304 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78662: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78662?
The worst month is August: 10.2% of truck crashes in Bastrop County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78662?
Since 2015, Bastrop County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78662 compared with Texas?
Bastrop County records 65.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78662?
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.