ZIP 78028 (Kerrville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78028: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Kerr County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Kerr County at a glance: 4.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 468 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kerr County. They injured 273 people and killed 31.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78028 is I-10, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-16 (3), SR-173 (2) and Rm 783 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78028 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
ZIP 78028 at a glance
| Population | 41,206 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,991 |
| Median home value | $322,117 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78028
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78028?
Since 2015, 468 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kerr County (273 injured, 31 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78028?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78028: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78028?
Truck crashes in Kerr County peak in January, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78028?
Since 2015, Kerr County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78028 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 73.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kerr County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78028?
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.