Gonzales, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gonzales: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gonzales and Gonzales County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gonzales County numbers.
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 sits below Texas on 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.
The headline for Gonzales County: 8.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 686 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gonzales County since 2015: 434 people were injured and 61 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 56 truck crashes reported in Gonzales since 2015, this page uses Gonzales County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-183 leads within 10 miles of Gonzales with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-10 (3) and US-90 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Gonzales fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-183 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Gonzales County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 6 |
| I-10 | 3 |
| US-90 | 2 |
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 at a glance
| Population | 7,238 |
| Land area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,190 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78629) | $59,521 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78629) | $190,826 |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gonzales
How many truck crashes happen in Gonzales?
Since 2015, 686 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gonzales County (434 injured, 61 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gonzales?
Since 2015, US-183 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gonzales: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gonzales?
The worst month is July: 10.3% of truck crashes in Gonzales County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gonzales?
Since 2015, Gonzales County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Gonzales compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Gonzales County records 300.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gonzales?
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.