Gillespie County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gillespie County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
2 of 308 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gillespie County compares with Texas
Gillespie County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gillespie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gillespie County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 95.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 19.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Gillespie County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Gillespie County: US-290 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes in Gillespie County since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 308 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gillespie County. They injured 164 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 36.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-290 leads in Gillespie County with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-87 (7), I-10 (1) and Rm 783 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Gillespie County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-290 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.6% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Gillespie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Gillespie County) |
|---|---|
| US-290 | 8 |
| US-87 | 7 |
| I-10 | 1 |
| Rm 783 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gillespie County) |
|---|---|
| E 300 Main St | 4 |
| S 500 Washington St | 4 |
| E 100 Main St | 3 |
| E 700 Main St | 3 |
| S 500 Adams St | 3 |
| Tivydale Rd | 3 |
| W 600 Main St | 3 |
| W 700 Main St | 3 |
Gillespie County at a glance
| Population | 28,159 |
| Land area | 1,058.2 sq mi |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,103 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gillespie 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 | 11 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 15 | +35% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 21 | +44% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 27 | +26% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 27. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Gillespie County
ZIP codes in Gillespie County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Gillespie County
How many truck crashes happen in Gillespie County?
Gillespie County has had 308 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 164 people and killing 19.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Gillespie County?
NHTSA data shows US-290 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in Gillespie County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gillespie County?
Truck crashes in Gillespie County peak in May, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gillespie County?
Since 2015, Gillespie County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Gillespie County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Gillespie County has 95.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gillespie County?
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.