ZIP 78725 (Austin, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78725: 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 78725: I-35 20 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 78725.
Overview
Travis County has recorded 6,177 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,458 people injured and 217 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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 (20). After it: SR-71 (11), SR-130 (7) and US-183 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 97 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Their busiest month is March, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 11.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78725 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Travis County.
- 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.
- 24.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Travis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 20 |
| SR-71 | 11 |
| SR-130 | 7 |
| US-183 | 7 |
| US-290 | 7 |
| Airport Blvd | 2 |
| Fm 812 | 2 |
| 11th St | 1 |
| Ben White | 1 |
| CR-IMPERIAL Drive | 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 78725 at a glance
| Population | 10,746 |
| Density | 235 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,795 |
| Median home value | $324,737 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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. NHTSA counts 12.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 18.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78725
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78725?
Since 2015, 6,177 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Travis County (3,458 injured, 217 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78725?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78725: 20.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78725?
June has the most truck crashes in Travis County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78725?
Since 2015, Travis County has reported 97 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78725 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 39.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Travis County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 78725?
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.