ZIP 78657 (Horseshoe Bay, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78657: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Llano 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 178 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Llano County compares with Texas
Llano County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Llano County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Llano County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Llano County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
Llano County at a glance: 1 in 34 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.9%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 178 crashes involving commercial trucks in Llano County since 2015: 108 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-281 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come Rm 1431 (2), Fm 1431 (1) and SR-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78657 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-281; 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Llano County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 4 |
| Rm 1431 | 2 |
| Fm 1431 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Llano County) |
|---|---|
| Ford St | 6 |
| Sh 71 | 4 |
| Rm 1431 | 3 |
| W 300 Young St | 3 |
| E 100 Young St | 2 |
| Fm2147 | 2 |
| Skyline Dr | 2 |
| W 100 Young St | 2 |
ZIP 78657 at a glance
| Population | 7,591 |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,452 |
| Median home value | $476,425 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Llano 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 | 8 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 8 | -2% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 12 | +47% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 17 | +42% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 17 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78657
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78657?
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Llano County (108 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78657?
US-281 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78657 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78657?
Truck crashes in Llano County peak in August, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78657?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Llano County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 78657 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Llano County records 66.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78657?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.