ZIP 78754 (Austin, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78754: 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).
The headline for ZIP 78754: I-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78754: 32 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.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
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.
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
I-35 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78754 with 32 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-130 (10), US-290 (8) and US-183 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 97 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (13%).
They recorded 11.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78754 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 32 |
| SR-130 | 10 |
| US-290 | 8 |
| US-183 | 6 |
| Fm 973 | 4 |
| Airport Blvd | 2 |
| Mu-Pflugerville Pkwy | 2 |
| SR-360 | 2 |
| SR-45 | 2 |
| 11th St | 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 78754 at a glance
| Population | 32,690 |
| Density | 834 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,121 |
| Median home value | $317,275 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
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 78754
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78754?
Travis County has had 6,177 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,458 people and killing 217.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78754?
I-35 had 32 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78754 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78754?
The worst month is June: 9.2% of truck crashes in Travis County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78754?
Garbage trucks were involved in 97 reported crashes in Travis County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78754 compare with Texas?
Travis County records 39.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78754?
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.