South Frydek, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Frydek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Frydek 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 |
Compared with Texas, Austin County is lower on 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.
The headline for Austin County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in South Frydek since 2015; patterns below come from Austin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of South Frydek is I-10, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-36 (2), Bowser Rd (1) and CR-WOODS Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for South Frydek fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Austin County.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Austin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 17 |
| SR-36 | 2 |
| Bowser Rd | 1 |
| CR-WOODS Rd | 1 |
| Columbus Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1489/Simonton Rd | 1 |
| Fm 259/Waller Ave | 1 |
| Fm 3013 | 1 |
| Fm 359 | 1 |
| Fm 362 | 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 |
South Frydek at a glance
| Population | 223 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 126 per sq mi |
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 places
Questions fleets ask about South Frydek
How many truck accidents are there in South Frydek?
Since 2015, 660 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Austin County (352 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in South Frydek?
I-10 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of South Frydek since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in South Frydek?
Truck crashes in Austin County peak in July, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in South Frydek?
Since 2015, Austin County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in South Frydek compared with Texas?
Austin County records 172.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in South Frydek?
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.