ZIP 78957 (Smithville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78957: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bastrop 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
13 of 869 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bastrop County compares with Texas
Bastrop County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bastrop County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bastrop County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Bastrop County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 78957: SR-71 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78957 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 869 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bastrop County since 2015: 624 people were injured and 48 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78957 is SR-71, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-AHUMOA Drive (1), Fm535 (1) and SR-304 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78957 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Bastrop County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-71 | 3 |
| CR-AHUMOA Drive | 1 |
| Fm535 | 1 |
| SR-304 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bastrop County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 71 | 27 |
| Sh 21 | 23 |
| Fm 969 | 13 |
| Sh 95 | 13 |
| Fm 812 | 10 |
| Fm 20 | 10 |
| Sh 304 | 9 |
| W Sh 71 | 9 |
ZIP 78957 at a glance
| Population | 10,543 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,149 |
| Median home value | $259,392 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bastrop 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 | 26 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 49 | +86% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 57 | +17% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 79 | +39% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 79. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78957
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78957?
Since 2015, 869 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bastrop County (624 injured, 48 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78957?
NHTSA data shows SR-71 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78957 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78957?
Truck crashes in Bastrop County peak in August, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78957?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bastrop County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78957 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Bastrop County records 65.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78957?
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.