Kempner, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kempner: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kempner and Lampasas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lampasas County numbers.
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 runs above Texas on 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
Lampasas County has recorded 204 truck crashes since 2015, with 153 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
Kempner had 13 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lampasas County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-190 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: Fm 2657 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Kempner fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lampasas County.
- Look at alternatives to US-190 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.6% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 6 |
| Fm 2657 | 1 |
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 |
Kempner at a glance
| Population | 1,283 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 625 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76539) | $100,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76539) | $282,818 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kempner
How many truck crashes happen in Kempner?
Since 2015, 204 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lampasas County (153 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Kempner?
US-190 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Kempner since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kempner?
Truck crashes in Lampasas County peak in October, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kempner?
Since 2015, Lampasas County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Kempner compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lampasas County has 74.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Kempner?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.