ZIP 78648 (Luling, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78648: 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 sits below Texas on in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 78648 at a glance: I-10 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78648: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Caldwell County has recorded 519 truck crashes since 2015, with 369 people injured and 29 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 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%).
1.9% 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 78648 is I-10, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-183 (3), Fm 1322 (1) and Fm671 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78648 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Caldwell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 10 |
| US-183 | 3 |
| Fm 1322 | 1 |
| Fm671 | 1 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
| US-90 | 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 78648 at a glance
| Population | 7,863 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,621 |
| Median home value | $217,769 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 47. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 78648
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78648?
Since 2015, 519 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Caldwell County (369 injured, 29 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78648?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78648 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78648?
The worst month is August: 10.0% of truck crashes in Caldwell County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78648?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Caldwell County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78648 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 83.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Caldwell County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78648?
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.