ZIP 78624 (Fredericksburg, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78624: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gillespie 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 308 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gillespie County compares with Texas
Gillespie County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gillespie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gillespie County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 95.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 19.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Gillespie County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 78624 at a glance: US-87 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78624 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 308 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gillespie County. They injured 164 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 36.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78624 is US-87, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-290 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78624 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gillespie County.
- Look at alternatives to US-87 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Gillespie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-87 | 6 |
| US-290 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gillespie County) |
|---|---|
| E 300 Main St | 4 |
| S 500 Washington St | 4 |
| E 100 Main St | 3 |
| E 700 Main St | 3 |
| S 500 Adams St | 3 |
| Tivydale Rd | 3 |
| W 600 Main St | 3 |
| W 700 Main St | 3 |
ZIP 78624 at a glance
| Population | 23,741 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,237 |
| Median home value | $462,175 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gillespie 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 | 11 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 15 | +35% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 21 | +44% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 27 | +26% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 27. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78624
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78624?
Since 2015, 308 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gillespie County (164 injured, 19 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78624?
NHTSA data shows US-87 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78624 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78624?
Truck crashes in Gillespie County peak in May, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78624?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Gillespie County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 78624 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Gillespie County records 95.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78624?
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.