Mountain City, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mountain City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mountain City and Hays County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hays County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, Hays County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on after dark.
The headline for Hays County: 0.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,691 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hays County since 2015: 1,043 people were injured and 62 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Mountain City since 2015; patterns below come from Hays County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 10 miles of Mountain City with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-21 (4), Rm 1826 (2) and Fm 1327 (1).
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 Mountain City fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; 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 Hays County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 13 |
| SR-21 | 4 |
| Rm 1826 | 2 |
| Fm 1327 | 1 |
| Fm 1626 | 1 |
| Fm 2001 | 1 |
| Fm 967 | 1 |
| Fm1327 | 1 |
| Rm 3237 | 1 |
| Rm 967/Fm 967 | 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 |
Mountain City at a glance
| Population | 676 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,285 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78610) | $119,698 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78610) | $410,964 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 58 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 160. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mountain City
How many truck accidents are there in Mountain City?
Since 2015, 1,691 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hays County (1,043 injured, 62 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Mountain City?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mountain City since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mountain City?
The worst month is August: 10.0% of truck crashes in Hays County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mountain City?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Hays County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does Mountain City 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 Mountain City?
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.