Lampasas County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lampasas County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 204 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lampasas County compares with Texas
Lampasas County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lampasas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lampasas County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Lampasas County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Lampasas County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 204 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lampasas County since 2015: 153 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.3%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-190 leads in Lampasas County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-183 (3) and US-281 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Lampasas County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lampasas County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-190; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lampasas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lampasas County) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 5 |
| US-183 | 3 |
| US-281 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lampasas County) |
|---|---|
| S 800 Key Ave | 6 |
| N 900 Key Ave | 4 |
| S 500 Key Ave | 4 |
| E 1700 Central Texas Expy | 3 |
| N 800 Key Ave | 3 |
| S 700 Key Ave | 3 |
| E 100 Central Texas Expy | 2 |
| E 1200 Central Texas Expy | 2 |
Lampasas County at a glance
| Population | 23,539 |
| Land area | 712.5 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $86,516 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lampasas 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 | 13 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | -32% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 12 | +46% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 18 | +49% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lampasas County
ZIP codes in Lampasas County
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Questions fleets ask about Lampasas County
How many truck accidents are there in Lampasas County?
204 truck crashes have been reported in Lampasas County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 153 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lampasas County?
Since 2015, US-190 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Lampasas County: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lampasas County?
The worst month is October: 13.7% of truck crashes in Lampasas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lampasas County?
Since 2015, Lampasas County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lampasas County compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 74.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lampasas County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lampasas County?
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.