Atascosa County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Atascosa County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
1 of 779 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Atascosa County compares with Texas
Atascosa County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Atascosa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Atascosa County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 88% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Atascosa County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Atascosa County: +177% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (25) to the 2010s (69).
Overview
Police reported 779 crashes involving commercial trucks in Atascosa County since 2015: 407 people were injured and 35 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Atascosa County since 2015: I-37 (4), SR-16 (4), SR-97 (4), Fm 140 (2) and US-281 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Atascosa County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Atascosa County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Atascosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Atascosa County) |
|---|---|
| I-37 | 4 |
| SR-16 | 4 |
| SR-97 | 4 |
| Fm 140 | 2 |
| US-281 | 2 |
| CR-HUMBLE Camp Rd/Fm 1334 | 1 |
| Fm 1099 | 1 |
| Fm 476 | 1 |
| Fm 791 | 1 |
| Fm 99 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Atascosa County) |
|---|---|
| Second St | 7 |
| Sh 97 | 5 |
| I-37 | 4 |
| W 1700 Oaklawn Rd | 4 |
| Zanderson Ave | 4 |
| Bensdale Rd | 3 |
| State Highway 16 | 3 |
| W 1300 Oaklawn Rd | 3 |
Atascosa County at a glance
| Population | 52,783 |
| Land area | 1,219.5 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,634 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Atascosa 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 | 16 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 22 | +40% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 64 | +189% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 68 | +6% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 68. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Atascosa County
ZIP codes in Atascosa County
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Questions fleets ask about Atascosa County
How many truck accidents are there in Atascosa County?
Atascosa County has had 779 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 407 people and killing 35.
When do most truck crashes happen in Atascosa County?
July has the most truck crashes in Atascosa County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Atascosa County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Atascosa County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Atascosa County compare with Texas?
Atascosa County records 127.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Atascosa County?
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.