New Berlin, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Berlin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Berlin 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 runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Guadalupe County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in New Berlin since 2015, this page uses Guadalupe County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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%).
Road surface: 0.9% 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 (6). Next come US-87 (2), CR-415 Linne Rd (1) and Fm 1518 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for New Berlin fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Guadalupe County.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 6 |
| US-87 | 2 |
| CR-415 Linne Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1518 | 1 |
| Fm 725 | 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 |
New Berlin at a glance
| Population | 711 |
| Land area | 9.6 sq mi |
| Density | 74 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 49 to 165. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New Berlin
How many truck accidents are there in New Berlin?
Since 2015, 1,739 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Guadalupe County (901 injured, 71 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in New Berlin?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of New Berlin since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in New Berlin?
Truck crashes in Guadalupe County peak in February, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in New Berlin?
Since 2015, Guadalupe County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in New Berlin compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 74.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Guadalupe County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in New Berlin?
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.