Kerrville, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kerrville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kerrville 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 126 truck crashes were reported in Kerrville since 2015; patterns below come from Kerr County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by SR-16 (3), SR-173 (2) and Rm 783 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Kerrville fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 Kerr County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 11 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| SR-173 | 2 |
| Rm 783 | 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 |
Kerrville at a glance
| Population | 25,141 |
| Land area | 22.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,097 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78028) | $66,991 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78028) | $322,117 |
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. 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 Kerrville
How many truck crashes happen in Kerrville?
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 Kerrville?
I-10 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Kerrville since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kerrville?
January has the most truck crashes in Kerr County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kerrville?
Since 2015, Kerr County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kerrville compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Kerr County has 73.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kerrville?
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.