Ingram, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ingram: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ingram 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.
Kerr County at a glance: 4.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 468 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kerr County since 2015: 273 people were injured and 31 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Ingram since 2015, this page uses Kerr County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
4.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ingram is I-10, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-16 (3), Rm 783 (1) and SR-173 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Ingram fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- 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 Kerr County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 9 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| Rm 783 | 1 |
| SR-173 | 1 |
| SR-27 | 1 |
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 |
Ingram at a glance
| Population | 1,849 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,260 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78025) | $70,964 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78025) | $246,920 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 43 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ingram
How common are truck crashes in Ingram?
Kerr County has had 468 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 273 people and killing 31.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ingram?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ingram: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ingram?
Truck crashes in Kerr County peak in January, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ingram?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kerr County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ingram compare with Texas?
Kerr County records 73.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ingram?
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.