Lake Dunlap, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake Dunlap: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake Dunlap and Guadalupe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Guadalupe County numbers.
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 |
Guadalupe County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Guadalupe County at a glance: 1 in 227 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Guadalupe County has recorded 1,739 truck crashes since 2015, with 901 people injured and 71 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lake Dunlap since 2015; patterns below come from Guadalupe County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 10 miles of Lake Dunlap with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-10 (6), SR-123 (3) and SR-46 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Lake Dunlap fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 17 |
| I-10 | 6 |
| SR-123 | 3 |
| SR-46 | 2 |
| CR-WATSON Lane | 1 |
| County Line Road | 1 |
| Fm 725 | 1 |
| Fm 78 | 1 |
| Mu-Frio Cir | 1 |
| Mu-Hoffmann Ln | 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 |
Lake Dunlap at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78130) | $83,064 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78130) | $320,882 |
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. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lake Dunlap
How many truck accidents are there in Lake Dunlap?
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 Lake Dunlap?
I-35 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lake Dunlap since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lake Dunlap?
The worst month is February: 9.9% of truck crashes in Guadalupe County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lake Dunlap?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Guadalupe County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lake Dunlap 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 Lake Dunlap?
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.