Pleasanton, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pleasanton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pleasanton and Atascosa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Atascosa County numbers.
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 sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Atascosa County at a glance: +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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 71 truck crashes were reported in Pleasanton since 2015; patterns below come from Atascosa County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pleasanton is US-281, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-HUMBLE Camp Rd/Fm 1334 (1), Fm 476 (1) and I-37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Pleasanton fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Atascosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 2 |
| CR-HUMBLE Camp Rd/Fm 1334 | 1 |
| Fm 476 | 1 |
| I-37 | 1 |
| I37 Frontage/Caserez Rd | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 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 |
Pleasanton at a glance
| Population | 11,409 |
| Land area | 9.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,270 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78064) | $66,887 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78064) | $227,044 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 68. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pleasanton
How many truck accidents are there in Pleasanton?
Since 2015, 779 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Atascosa County (407 injured, 35 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pleasanton?
US-281 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pleasanton since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pleasanton?
Truck crashes in Atascosa County peak in July, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pleasanton?
Since 2015, Atascosa County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pleasanton compared with Texas?
Atascosa County records 127.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pleasanton?
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.