New Ulm, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Ulm: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Ulm and Austin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Austin County numbers.
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 has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Austin County at a glance: 18.1% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Police reported 660 crashes involving commercial trucks in Austin County since 2015: 352 people were injured and 24 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
New Ulm had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Austin County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of New Ulm since 2015: CR-FISCHER Buller Rd (1) and SR-159 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for New Ulm fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Austin County.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| CR-FISCHER Buller Rd | 1 |
| SR-159 | 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 |
New Ulm at a glance
| Land area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78950) | $91,354 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78950) | $263,852 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New Ulm
How many truck crashes happen in New Ulm?
660 truck crashes have been reported in Austin County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 352 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in New Ulm?
The worst month is July: 9.8% of truck crashes in Austin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in New Ulm?
Since 2015, Austin County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in New Ulm compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Austin County has 172.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in New Ulm?
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.