ZIP 78658 (Ottine, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78658: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gonzales 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
2 of 686 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gonzales County compares with Texas
Gonzales County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gonzales County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gonzales County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 300.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 73% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Gonzales County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Gonzales County: 8.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 686 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gonzales County. They injured 434 people and killed 61.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come US-183 (5), US-90 (2) and Fm 1322 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78658 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Gonzales County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 10 |
| US-183 | 5 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| Fm 1322 | 1 |
| SR-80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gonzales County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 12 |
| US-183 | 10 |
| Water St | 10 |
| Sarah Dewitt Dr | 7 |
| US-87 | 5 |
| W Ih 10 Westbound Lane Hwy | 4 |
| Interstate Highway 10 | 3 |
| Sh 97 | 3 |
ZIP 78658 at a glance
| Population | 94 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gonzales 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 | 19 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 28 | +52% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 62 | +119% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 54 | -13% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78658
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78658?
Since 2015, 686 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gonzales County (434 injured, 61 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78658?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78658: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78658?
Truck crashes in Gonzales County peak in July, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78658?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gonzales County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78658 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 300.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gonzales County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78658?
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.