Hays, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hays: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hays and Travis County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Travis County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Travis County compares with Texas
Travis County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Travis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Travis County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Travis County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hays: I-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Hays: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Travis County has recorded 6,177 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,458 people injured and 217 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hays since 2015, this page uses Travis County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hays is I-35, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Rm 1826 (3), US-290 (3) and SR-71 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
97 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in March (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 11.8, vs 3.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Hays fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at March schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Travis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 10 |
| Rm 1826 | 3 |
| US-290 | 3 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
| CR-163 | 1 |
| Fm 1327 | 1 |
| Fm 1626 | 1 |
| Fm 2001 | 1 |
| Fm 967 | 1 |
| Fm1327 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Travis County) |
|---|---|
| N Ih 35 | 62 |
| S Ih 35 | 58 |
| Ed Bluestein Blvd | 38 |
| Research Blvd | 36 |
| I-35 | 33 |
| Airport Blvd | 25 |
| Sh 130 | 24 |
| Bastrop Hwy | 23 |
Hays at a glance
| Population | 264 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,184 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78652) | $133,368 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78652) | $531,363 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Travis 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 | 422 | — | 5.9 |
| 2000s | 390 | -8% | 7.5 |
| 2010s | 424 | +9% | 9.7 |
| 2020s | 551 | +30% | 18.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 422 to 551. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 12.5 a year in 2016–19 and 18.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hays
How many truck accidents are there in Hays?
6,177 truck crashes have been reported in Travis County since 2015, with 217 deaths and 3,458 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hays?
I-35 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hays since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hays?
Truck crashes in Travis County peak in June, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hays?
Since 2015, Travis County has reported 97 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hays compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 39.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Travis County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hays?
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.