ZIP 78644 (Lockhart, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78644: 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 has lower values than Texas for in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 78644: SR-21 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 78644.
Overview
Since 2015, 519 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Caldwell County. They injured 369 people and killed 29.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78644 is SR-21, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-130 (3), Fm 1854 (1) and Fm 20 State Park Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78644 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-21 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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-21 | 4 |
| SR-130 | 3 |
| Fm 1854 | 1 |
| Fm 20 State Park Rd | 1 |
| Fm 20/State Park Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2001 | 1 |
| Fm 672 | 1 |
| Fm671 | 1 |
| Fm672 | 1 |
| SR-80 | 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 78644 at a glance
| Population | 22,348 |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,709 |
| Median home value | $280,587 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 47. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 78644
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78644?
Caldwell County has had 519 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 369 people and killing 29.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78644?
NHTSA data shows SR-21 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78644 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78644?
August has the most truck crashes in Caldwell County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78644?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Caldwell County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78644 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Caldwell County has 83.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78644?
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.