ZIP 78635 (Hye, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78635: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Blanco 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
1 of 212 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Blanco County compares with Texas
Blanco County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Blanco County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Blanco County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Blanco County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Blanco County: 8.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Blanco County has recorded 212 truck crashes since 2015, with 171 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78635 is US-281, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-290 (2) and Rm 1623 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78635 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-281, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Blanco County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 4 |
| US-290 | 2 |
| Rm 1623 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Blanco County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 6 |
| N 100 281 Hwy | 2 |
| Ranch Road 165 | 2 |
| Ranchroad 32 Rd | 2 |
| S 100 281 Hwy | 2 |
| S 1100 Us 281 Hwy | 2 |
| S 1100 Us 281 South Hwy | 2 |
| S 400 Us Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 78635 at a glance
| Population | 92 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,458 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Blanco 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +65% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 13 | +39% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 20 | +49% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78635
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78635?
Since 2015, 212 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Blanco County (171 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78635?
NHTSA data shows US-281 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78635 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78635?
Truck crashes in Blanco County peak in March, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78635?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Blanco County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78635 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Blanco County records 136.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78635?
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.