Redwood, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Redwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Redwood 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 sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher after dark.
Hays County at a glance: 0.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,691 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hays County. They injured 1,043 people and killed 62.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Redwood 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%).
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.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (22). After it: SR-123 (8), SR-80 (2) and CR-WATSON Lane (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Redwood fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 22 |
| SR-123 | 8 |
| SR-80 | 2 |
| CR-WATSON Lane | 1 |
| Fm 621 Staples Rd | 1 |
| I 35 Frontage | 1 |
| Rm 110 | 1 |
| SR-130 | 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 |
Redwood at a glance
| Land area | 6.4 sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 5.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Redwood
How common are truck crashes in Redwood?
Since 2015, 1,691 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hays County (1,043 injured, 62 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Redwood?
I-35 had 22 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Redwood since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Redwood?
Truck crashes in Hays County peak in August, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Redwood?
Since 2015, Hays County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Redwood compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 49.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hays County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Redwood?
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.