ZIP 78732 (Austin, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78732: 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. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 78732: 1.9× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78732 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (2.8 vs 1.5).
Overview
Since 2015, 6,177 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Travis County. They injured 3,458 people and killed 217.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78732 is SR-71, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-360 (2), 183A Toll/Tx Hill Country Trl (1) and Beacon Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
97 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
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 78732 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Travis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-71 | 3 |
| SR-360 | 2 |
| 183A Toll/Tx Hill Country Trl | 1 |
| Beacon Dr | 1 |
| CR-DESTINATION Way | 1 |
| Fm 1431 | 1 |
| Fm 2222 | 1 |
| Fm 734 | 1 |
| Jollyville Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Flint Rock Rd | 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 78732 at a glance
| Population | 21,087 |
| Density | 634 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $192,500 |
| Median home value | $840,665 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 422 to 551. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 78732
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78732?
Travis County has had 6,177 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,458 people and killing 217.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78732?
NHTSA data shows SR-71 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78732 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78732?
Truck crashes in Travis County peak in June, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78732?
97 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Travis County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78732 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
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 78732?
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.