Zuehl, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Zuehl: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Zuehl 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.
The headline for Guadalupe County: 1 in 227 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,739 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Guadalupe County. They injured 901 people and killed 71.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Zuehl since 2015; patterns below come from Guadalupe County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (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
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Zuehl with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-35 (4), Fm 1518 (2) and CR-415 Linne Rd (1).
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 Zuehl fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Guadalupe County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 7 |
| I-35 | 4 |
| Fm 1518 | 2 |
| CR-415 Linne Rd | 1 |
| Fm 725 | 1 |
| Fm 78 | 1 |
| Fm 78 Seguin Rd | 1 |
| Fm1518 | 1 |
| I-10E | 1 |
| SR-1604 | 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 |
Zuehl at a glance
| Land area | 5.3 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. 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 Zuehl
How many truck accidents are there in Zuehl?
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 Zuehl?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Zuehl since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Zuehl?
Truck crashes in Guadalupe County peak in February, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Zuehl?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Guadalupe County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Zuehl compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Guadalupe County has 74.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Zuehl?
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.