Guadalupe County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Guadalupe 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
11 of 1,739 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Guadalupe County compares with Texas
Guadalupe County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Guadalupe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Guadalupe County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Guadalupe County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Guadalupe County at a glance: 1 in 227 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,739 crashes involving commercial trucks in Guadalupe County since 2015: 901 people were injured and 71 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). It is followed by SR-123 (9), I-35 (4) and Fm 725 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Guadalupe County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Guadalupe County.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 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 Guadalupe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Guadalupe County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 13 |
| SR-123 | 9 |
| I-35 | 4 |
| Fm 725 | 2 |
| SR-46 | 2 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| CR-415 Linne Rd | 1 |
| County Line Road | 1 |
| Fm 78 | 1 |
| Fm 78 Seguin Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Guadalupe County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 72 |
| Fm 3009 | 23 |
| Fm 78 | 22 |
| Fm 725 | 11 |
| Fm 464 | 9 |
| Fm 1103 | 8 |
| Ih 10 West | 8 |
| Sh 46 | 8 |
Guadalupe County at a glance
| Population | 195,166 |
| Land area | 711.3 sq mi |
| Density | 274 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $86,556 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Guadalupe 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 | 49 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 64 | +32% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 102 | +58% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 165 | +62% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 49 a year in the 1990s and 165 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Guadalupe County
ZIP codes in Guadalupe County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Guadalupe County
How common are truck crashes in Guadalupe County?
1,739 truck crashes have been reported in Guadalupe County since 2015, with 71 deaths and 901 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Guadalupe County?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Guadalupe County: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Guadalupe County?
February has the most truck crashes in Guadalupe County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Guadalupe County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Guadalupe County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Guadalupe County compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 74.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Guadalupe County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Guadalupe County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.