ZIP 78931 (Bleiblerville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78931: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Austin 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
6 of 660 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Austin County compares with Texas
Austin County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Austin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Austin County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 172.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Austin County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Austin County: 18.1% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 660 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Austin County. They injured 352 people and killed 24.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-290 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: Fm 389 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78931 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Austin County.
- Check whether your routes use US-290, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Austin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-290 | 5 |
| Fm 389 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Austin County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 28 |
| Sh 36 | 12 |
| Meyer St | 6 |
| SR-36 | 6 |
| Fm 3013 | 5 |
| Fm 949 | 4 |
| Clens Rd | 3 |
| Columbus Rd | 3 |
ZIP 78931 at a glance
| Population | 185 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Austin 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 | 24 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 34 | +46% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 38 | +9% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 65 | +72% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 65. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78931
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78931?
Austin County has had 660 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 352 people and killing 24.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78931?
Since 2015, US-290 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78931: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78931?
Truck crashes in Austin County peak in July, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78931?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Austin County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78931 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Austin County has 172.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78931?
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.