ZIP 78950 (New Ulm, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78950: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Austin 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
6 of 660 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Austin County compares with Texas
Austin County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Austin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Austin County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 172.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Austin County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Austin County: 18.1% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 660 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Austin County. They injured 352 people and killed 24.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78950 since 2015: CR-FISCHER Buller Rd (1) and SR-159 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78950 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 2.1% 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
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 Austin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-FISCHER Buller Rd | 1 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Austin County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 28 |
| Sh 36 | 12 |
| Meyer St | 6 |
| SR-36 | 6 |
| Fm 3013 | 5 |
| Fm 949 | 4 |
| Clens Rd | 3 |
| Columbus Rd | 3 |
ZIP 78950 at a glance
| Population | 2,300 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,354 |
| Median home value | $263,852 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Austin 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 | 24 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 34 | +46% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 38 | +9% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 65 | +72% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 65. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78950
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78950?
660 truck crashes have been reported in Austin County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 352 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78950?
Truck crashes in Austin County peak in July, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78950?
Since 2015, Austin County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78950 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Austin County records 172.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78950?
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.