Hays County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hays County: 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
9 of 1,691 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hays County compares with Texas
Hays County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hays County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hays County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 85% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Hays County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher after dark.
What stands out in Hays County: 0.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,691 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hays County since 2015: 1,043 people were injured and 62 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads in Hays County with 22 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-290 (4), SR-21 (3) and Rm 1826 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Hays County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; 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
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 Hays County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hays County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 22 |
| US-290 | 4 |
| SR-21 | 3 |
| Rm 1826 | 2 |
| SR-123 | 2 |
| CR-163 | 1 |
| CR-WAYSIDE Dr | 1 |
| Fm 1626 | 1 |
| Fm 2001 | 1 |
| Fm 621 Staples Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hays County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 70 |
| Camino Real | 32 |
| Hunter Rd | 21 |
| SR-123 | 15 |
| Wonder World Dr | 12 |
| Camino Real Rd | 11 |
| Sh 123 | 11 |
| N 2800 Ih 35 | 10 |
Hays County at a glance
| Population | 292,029 |
| Land area | 676.9 sq mi |
| Density | 431 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $98,660 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hays 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 | 58 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 82 | +41% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 112 | +37% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 160 | +43% | 4.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 58 a year in the 1990s and 160 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Hays County
How many truck crashes happen in Hays County?
1,691 truck crashes have been reported in Hays County since 2015, with 62 deaths and 1,043 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hays County?
I-35 had 22 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Hays County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hays County?
August has the most truck crashes in Hays County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hays County?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hays County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Hays County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Hays County records 49.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hays County?
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.