ZIP 78155 (Seguin, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78155: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Guadalupe 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
11 of 1,739 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Guadalupe County compares with Texas
Guadalupe County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Guadalupe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Guadalupe County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Guadalupe County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Guadalupe County: 1 in 227 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Guadalupe County has recorded 1,739 truck crashes since 2015, with 901 people injured and 71 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78155 is I-10, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-123 (2), SR-46 (2) and Fm 725 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78155 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Guadalupe County.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Guadalupe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 6 |
| SR-123 | 2 |
| SR-46 | 2 |
| Fm 725 | 1 |
| Fm 78 | 1 |
| US-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Guadalupe County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 72 |
| Fm 3009 | 23 |
| Fm 78 | 22 |
| Fm 725 | 11 |
| Fm 464 | 9 |
| Fm 1103 | 8 |
| Ih 10 West | 8 |
| Sh 46 | 8 |
ZIP 78155 at a glance
| Population | 55,600 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,039 |
| Median home value | $256,689 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Guadalupe 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 | 49 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 64 | +32% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 102 | +58% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 165 | +62% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 49 to 165. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78155
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78155?
Guadalupe County has had 1,739 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 901 people and killing 71.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78155?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78155 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78155?
Truck crashes in Guadalupe County peak in February, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78155?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Guadalupe County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78155 compared with Texas?
Guadalupe County records 74.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78155?
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.