Niederwald, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Niederwald: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Niederwald 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 |
Hays County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher after dark.
The headline for Hays County: 0.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Hays County has recorded 1,691 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,043 people injured and 62 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Niederwald since 2015; patterns below come from Hays County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: SR-21 (7), SR-130 (4) and Fm 2001 (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 Niederwald fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Hays County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 11 |
| SR-21 | 7 |
| SR-130 | 4 |
| Fm 2001 | 2 |
| US-183 | 2 |
| Fm 1327 | 1 |
| Fm 1854 | 1 |
| Fm1327 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 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 |
Niederwald at a glance
| Population | 720 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 196 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78640) | $90,075 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78640) | $328,370 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 58 to 160. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Niederwald
How many truck crashes happen in Niederwald?
Hays County has had 1,691 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,043 people and killing 62.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Niederwald?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Niederwald since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Niederwald?
The worst month is August: 10.0% of truck crashes in Hays County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Niederwald?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hays County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Niederwald compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 49.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hays County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Niederwald?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.