Marion, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marion: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marion 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 |
Compared with Texas, Guadalupe County is lower 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Guadalupe County has recorded 1,739 truck crashes since 2015, with 901 people injured and 71 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Marion since 2015; patterns below come from Guadalupe County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 42.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Marion is I-35, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-10 (6), Fm 1518 (2) 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 Marion fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 | 11 |
| I-10 | 6 |
| Fm 1518 | 2 |
| Fm 725 | 2 |
| SR-46 | 2 |
| CR-415 Linne Rd | 1 |
| County Line Road | 1 |
| Fm 78 | 1 |
| Fm 78 Seguin Rd | 1 |
| I-10E | 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 |
Marion at a glance
| Population | 1,098 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,406 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78124) | $74,192 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78124) | $307,982 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marion
How common are truck crashes in Marion?
Guadalupe County has had 1,739 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 901 people and killing 71.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Marion?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Marion since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Marion?
Truck crashes in Guadalupe County peak in February, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Marion?
Since 2015, Guadalupe County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Marion compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Guadalupe County records 74.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Marion?
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.