Center Point, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Center Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Center Point and Kerr County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kerr County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 468 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kerr County compares with Texas
Kerr County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kerr County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kerr County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Kerr County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Kerr County: 4.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Kerr County has recorded 468 truck crashes since 2015, with 273 people injured and 31 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Center Point had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Kerr County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of Center Point with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-173 (3), SR-16 (2) and SR-27 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Center Point fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kerr County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 4.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Kerr County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 7 |
| SR-173 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-27 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kerr County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 30 |
| Junction Hwy | 16 |
| Sidney Baker St | 14 |
| Bandera Hwy | 12 |
| Memorial Blvd | 9 |
| Veterans Hwy | 8 |
| Thompson Dr | 7 |
| Sh 173 | 7 |
Center Point at a glance
| Land area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78010) | $86,830 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kerr 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 | 23 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 22 | -5% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 29 | +31% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 43 | +49% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Center Point
How many truck accidents are there in Center Point?
Kerr County has had 468 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 273 people and killing 31.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Center Point?
I-10 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Center Point since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Center Point?
Truck crashes in Kerr County peak in January, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Center Point?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Kerr County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Center Point compared with Texas?
Kerr County records 73.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Center Point?
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.