ZIP 78703 (Austin, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78703: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Travis 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
11.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Travis County compares with Texas
Travis County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Travis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Travis County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Travis County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 78703: 1.6× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 78703 (5.8 → 9.4).
Overview
Travis County has recorded 6,177 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,458 people injured and 217 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (32). After it: US-183 (7), SR-71 (5) and US-290 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 97 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (13% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 11.8 deaths compared with 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78703 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Travis County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Travis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 32 |
| US-183 | 7 |
| SR-71 | 5 |
| US-290 | 3 |
| Airport Blvd | 2 |
| SR-360 | 2 |
| 11th St | 1 |
| Ben White | 1 |
| CR-IMPERIAL Drive | 1 |
| Congress Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Travis County) |
|---|---|
| N Ih 35 | 62 |
| S Ih 35 | 58 |
| Ed Bluestein Blvd | 38 |
| Research Blvd | 36 |
| I-35 | 33 |
| Airport Blvd | 25 |
| Sh 130 | 24 |
| Bastrop Hwy | 23 |
ZIP 78703 at a glance
| Population | 23,483 |
| Density | 1,613 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $153,036 |
| Median home value | $1,568,750 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Travis 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 | 422 | — | 5.9 |
| 2000s | 390 | -8% | 7.5 |
| 2010s | 424 | +9% | 9.7 |
| 2020s | 551 | +30% | 18.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 422 a year in the 1990s and 551 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 12.5 a year in 2016–19 and 18.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78703
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78703?
Travis County has had 6,177 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,458 people and killing 217.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78703?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 32 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78703 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78703?
Truck crashes in Travis County peak in June, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78703?
97 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Travis County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78703 compared with Texas?
Travis County records 39.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78703?
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.