ZIP 78620 (Dripping Springs, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78620: 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 stands out for higher after dark.
What stands out in Hays County: 0.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 1,691 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hays County since 2015: 1,043 people were injured and 62 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-290 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78620 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-71 (2), Headwaters Blvd (1) and Rm 1826 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78620 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-290; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
| Headwaters Blvd | 1 |
| Rm 1826 | 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 78620 at a glance
| Population | 22,860 |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $153,477 |
| Median home value | $675,873 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 58 to 160. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78620
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78620?
Hays County has had 1,691 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,043 people and killing 62.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78620?
Since 2015, US-290 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78620: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78620?
Truck crashes in Hays County peak in August, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78620?
Since 2015, Hays County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78620 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 49.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hays County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78620?
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.