ZIP 78622 (Fentress, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78622: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Caldwell 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
5 of 519 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caldwell County compares with Texas
Caldwell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caldwell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caldwell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Caldwell County sits below Texas on in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 78622: SR-80 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78622 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 519 crashes involving commercial trucks in Caldwell County since 2015: 369 people were injured and 29 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-80 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: Fm 20 State Park Rd (1), Fm 20/State Park Rd (1) and Fm 2001 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78622 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 1.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Caldwell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-80 | 3 |
| Fm 20 State Park Rd | 1 |
| Fm 20/State Park Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2001 | 1 |
| Fm671 | 1 |
| Rm 110 | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
| US-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caldwell County) |
|---|---|
| E 900 Pierce St | 7 |
| Camino Real | 6 |
| Camino Real Hwy | 6 |
| San Marcos Hwy | 6 |
| Sh 130 | 6 |
| Blackjack St | 5 |
| N 200 Magnolia Ave | 5 |
| E 4100 Pierce St | 4 |
ZIP 78622 at a glance
| Population | 331 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caldwell 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 | 20 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 25 | +23% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 35 | +42% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 47 | +33% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 47. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78622
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78622?
519 truck crashes have been reported in Caldwell County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 369 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78622?
Since 2015, SR-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78622: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78622?
The worst month is August: 10.0% of truck crashes in Caldwell County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78622?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Caldwell County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78622 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Caldwell County has 83.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78622?
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.