ZIP 78029 (Kerrville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78029: 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
Kerr County has recorded 468 truck crashes since 2015, with 273 people injured and 31 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
Road surface: 4.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78029 is SR-173, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-16 (1) and SR-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78029 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-173; 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
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 Kerr County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-173 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 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 78029 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 78029
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78029?
Since 2015, 468 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kerr County (273 injured, 31 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78029?
Since 2015, SR-173 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78029: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78029?
Truck crashes in Kerr County peak in January, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78029?
Since 2015, Kerr County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78029 compared with Texas?
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 78029?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.