Fredericksburg, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fredericksburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gillespie County numbers.
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 sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Fredericksburg: US-87 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Fredericksburg.
Overview
Gillespie County has recorded 308 truck crashes since 2015, with 164 people injured and 19 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Only 88 truck crashes were reported in Fredericksburg since 2015; patterns below come from Gillespie County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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-87 leads within 10 miles of Fredericksburg with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-290 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Fredericksburg fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-87, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 24.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 Gillespie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-87 | 8 |
| US-290 | 5 |
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 |
Fredericksburg at a glance
| Population | 11,766 |
| Land area | 9.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,231 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78624) | $75,237 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78624) | $462,175 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 27 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fredericksburg
How many truck crashes happen in Fredericksburg?
Gillespie County has had 308 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 164 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fredericksburg?
NHTSA data shows US-87 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fredericksburg since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fredericksburg?
The worst month is May: 11.4% of truck crashes in Gillespie County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fredericksburg?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Gillespie County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does Fredericksburg compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Gillespie County records 95.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fredericksburg?
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.