Seguin, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Seguin: 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
4 of 570 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Seguin compares with Texas
Seguin against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Seguin stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Seguin | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 117.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Seguin has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Seguin: 1 in 250 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 570 crashes involving commercial trucks in Seguin since 2015: 301 people were injured and 20 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Seguin with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Fm 725 (2), SR-123 (2) and SR-46 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Seguin fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Seguin.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Seguin
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 7 |
| Fm 725 | 2 |
| SR-123 | 2 |
| SR-46 | 2 |
| Fm 78 | 1 |
| Mu-Frio Cir | 1 |
| US-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Seguin) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 40 |
| Fm 464 | 9 |
| E 2800 Ih 10 | 6 |
| W 2400 Ih 10 Hwy | 6 |
| E 5300 Ih 10 | 6 |
| W 1800 Ih 10 | 6 |
| Fm 1620 | 6 |
| W 3100 Juan Seguin Hwy | 5 |
Seguin at a glance
| Population | 38,789 |
| Land area | 40.0 sq mi |
| Density | 969 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Seguin 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 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 23 | +20% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 53 | +130% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 53. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Seguin
How many truck accidents are there in Seguin?
570 truck crashes have been reported in Seguin since 2015, with 20 deaths and 301 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Seguin?
I-10 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Seguin since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Seguin?
The worst month is July: 10.5% of truck crashes in Seguin happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Seguin?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Seguin since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Seguin compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Seguin has 117.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Seguin?
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.