ZIP 78640 (Kyle, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78640: 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 |
Hays County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher after dark.
Hays County at a glance: 0.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,691 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hays County since 2015: 1,043 people were injured and 62 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78640 is I-35, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-21 (7), Fm 2001 (2) and SR-130 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78640 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hays County.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hays County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 13 |
| SR-21 | 7 |
| Fm 2001 | 2 |
| SR-130 | 2 |
| Fm 1327 | 1 |
| Fm 1626 | 1 |
| Fm 1854 | 1 |
| Fm 967 | 1 |
| Fm1327 | 1 |
| Rm 967/Fm 967 | 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 78640 at a glance
| Population | 77,531 |
| Density | 334 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,075 |
| Median home value | $328,370 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78640
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78640?
Since 2015, 1,691 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hays County (1,043 injured, 62 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78640?
I-35 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78640 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78640?
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 78640?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Hays County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 78640 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Hays County records 49.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78640?
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.