Gonzales County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gonzales 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 686 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gonzales County compares with Texas
Gonzales County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gonzales County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gonzales County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 300.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 73% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Gonzales County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Gonzales County at a glance: 8.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 686 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gonzales County since 2015: 434 people were injured and 61 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). After it: US-183 (10), US-90 (3) and SR-80 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Gonzales County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Gonzales County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Gonzales County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 14 |
| US-183 | 10 |
| US-90 | 3 |
| SR-80 | 2 |
| US-87 | 2 |
| Fm 2067 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gonzales County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 12 |
| US-183 | 10 |
| Water St | 10 |
| Sarah Dewitt Dr | 7 |
| US-87 | 5 |
| W Ih 10 Westbound Lane Hwy | 4 |
| Interstate Highway 10 | 3 |
| Sh 97 | 3 |
Gonzales County at a glance
| Population | 20,040 |
| Land area | 1,066.7 sq mi |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,306 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gonzales 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 | 19 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 28 | +52% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 62 | +119% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 54 | -13% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Gonzales County
ZIP codes in Gonzales County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Gonzales County
How many truck accidents are there in Gonzales County?
Gonzales County has had 686 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 434 people and killing 61.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gonzales County?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes in Gonzales County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Gonzales County?
The worst month is July: 10.3% of truck crashes in Gonzales County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gonzales County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Gonzales County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Gonzales County compared with Texas?
Gonzales County records 300.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gonzales 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.