ZIP 78736 (Austin, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78736: 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).
ZIP 78736 at a glance: SR-71 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78736 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 6,177 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Travis County. They injured 3,458 people and killed 217.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 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, SR-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by Rm 1826 (3), US-290 (3) and CR-163 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
97 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 11.8 deaths compared with 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78736 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-71; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-71 | 4 |
| Rm 1826 | 3 |
| US-290 | 3 |
| CR-163 | 1 |
| Fm 1626 | 1 |
| Headwaters Blvd | 1 |
| Mu-Flint Rock Rd | 1 |
| Sl 360/Capital Of Texas Hwy | 1 |
| Slaughter Ln | 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 78736 at a glance
| Population | 9,651 |
| Density | 167 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,805 |
| Median home value | $566,474 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 422 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 551. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 78736
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78736?
Since 2015, 6,177 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Travis County (3,458 injured, 217 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78736?
NHTSA data shows SR-71 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78736 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78736?
June has the most truck crashes in Travis County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78736?
Garbage trucks were involved in 97 reported crashes in Travis County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78736 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 39.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Travis County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78736?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.