ZIP 78737 (Austin, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78737: 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 has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher after dark.
What stands out in Hays County: 0.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,691 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hays County. They injured 1,043 people and killed 62.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78737 since 2015 were spread across roads: Rm 1826 (3), US-290 (3), SR-71 (2), CR-163 (1) and Fm 1626 (1).
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 78737 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| Rm 1826 | 3 |
| US-290 | 3 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
| CR-163 | 1 |
| Fm 1626 | 1 |
| Fm 967 | 1 |
| Headwaters Blvd | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| Rm 967/Fm 967 | 1 |
| Slaughter Ln | 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 78737 at a glance
| Population | 27,023 |
| Density | 286 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $168,920 |
| Median home value | $764,385 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 58 a year in the 1990s and 160 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 78737
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78737?
Since 2015, 1,691 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hays County (1,043 injured, 62 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78737?
Truck crashes in Hays County peak in August, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78737?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hays County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78737 compared with Texas?
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 78737?
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.