ZIP 78010 (Center Point, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78010: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kerr County, 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 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 sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Kerr County: 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.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
4.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-173 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78010 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-10 (3), SR-27 (2) and SR-16 (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 ZIP 78010 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-173 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 4.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-173 | 4 |
| I-10 | 3 |
| SR-27 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 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 |
ZIP 78010 at a glance
| Population | 3,635 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,830 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 43. 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 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78010
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78010?
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 ZIP 78010?
NHTSA data shows SR-173 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78010 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78010?
Truck crashes in Kerr County peak in January, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78010?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Kerr County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 78010 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kerr County has 73.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 78010?
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.