ZIP 78629 (Gonzales, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78629: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gonzales 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 686 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gonzales County compares with Texas
Gonzales County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gonzales County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gonzales County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 300.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 73% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Gonzales County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Gonzales County at a glance: 8.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 686 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gonzales County since 2015: 434 people were injured and 61 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-183 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78629 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-90 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78629 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-183; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gonzales County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 6 |
| US-90 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gonzales County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 12 |
| US-183 | 10 |
| Water St | 10 |
| Sarah Dewitt Dr | 7 |
| US-87 | 5 |
| W Ih 10 Westbound Lane Hwy | 4 |
| Interstate Highway 10 | 3 |
| Sh 97 | 3 |
ZIP 78629 at a glance
| Population | 12,740 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,521 |
| Median home value | $190,826 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gonzales 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 | 19 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 28 | +52% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 62 | +119% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 54 | -13% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 54 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78629
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78629?
Gonzales County has had 686 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 434 people and killing 61.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78629?
Since 2015, US-183 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78629: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78629?
Truck crashes in Gonzales County peak in July, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78629?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Gonzales County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 78629 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Gonzales County records 300.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78629?
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.