ZIP 78739 (Austin, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78739: 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 |
Travis County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 78739: I-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78739: 9 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (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%).
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78739 is I-35, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-290 (4), Rm 1826 (3) and SR-71 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
97 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in March (13% of them).
They recorded 11.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78739 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.
- 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
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 Travis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 9 |
| US-290 | 4 |
| Rm 1826 | 3 |
| SR-71 | 3 |
| CR-163 | 1 |
| Fm 1327 | 1 |
| Fm 1626 | 1 |
| Fm 967 | 1 |
| Fm1327 | 1 |
| Headwaters Blvd | 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 78739 at a glance
| Population | 20,659 |
| Density | 688 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $238,559 |
| Median home value | $802,430 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 large-truck crashes: 12.5 a year in 2016–19, 18.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78739
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78739?
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 78739?
I-35 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78739 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78739?
The worst month is June: 9.2% of truck crashes in Travis County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78739?
Since 2015, Travis County has reported 97 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78739 compared 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 78739?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.