ZIP 78746 (Austin, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78746: 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).
ZIP 78746 at a glance: I-35 deadliest road: 30 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78746 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 6,177 crashes involving commercial trucks in Travis County since 2015: 3,458 people were injured and 217 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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 (30). It is followed by US-183 (6), SR-71 (4) 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.
Their busiest month is March, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 11.8 deaths compared with 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78746 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 30 |
| US-183 | 6 |
| SR-71 | 4 |
| US-290 | 3 |
| Airport Blvd | 2 |
| SR-360 | 2 |
| 11th St | 1 |
| Ben White | 1 |
| Congress Ave | 1 |
| Ed Bluestein Blvd Svrd Nb 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 78746 at a glance
| Population | 28,256 |
| Density | 476 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $188,414 |
| Median home value | $1,491,726 |
| 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 |
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 78746
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78746?
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 78746?
I-35 had 30 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78746 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78746?
June has the most truck crashes in Travis County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78746?
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 78746 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 78746?
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.