ZIP 78619 (Driftwood, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78619: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hays 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
9 of 1,691 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hays County compares with Texas
Hays County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hays County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hays County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 85% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Hays County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on after dark.
What stands out in Hays County: 0.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Hays County has recorded 1,691 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,043 people injured and 62 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-290 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by Rm 1826 (3), CR-163 (1) and Fm 967 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78619 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-290, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hays County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-290 | 4 |
| Rm 1826 | 3 |
| CR-163 | 1 |
| Fm 967 | 1 |
| Headwaters Blvd | 1 |
| Rm 3237 | 1 |
| Rm 967/Fm 967 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hays County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 70 |
| Camino Real | 32 |
| Hunter Rd | 21 |
| SR-123 | 15 |
| Wonder World Dr | 12 |
| Camino Real Rd | 11 |
| Sh 123 | 11 |
| N 2800 Ih 35 | 10 |
ZIP 78619 at a glance
| Population | 6,693 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $183,393 |
| Median home value | $804,742 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hays 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 | 58 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 82 | +41% | 3.0 |
| 2010s | 112 | +37% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 160 | +43% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 58 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 160. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 5.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78619
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78619?
1,691 truck crashes have been reported in Hays County since 2015, with 62 deaths and 1,043 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78619?
NHTSA data shows US-290 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78619 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78619?
August has the most truck crashes in Hays County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78619?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hays County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78619 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 49.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hays County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 78619?
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.