ZIP 78002 (Atascosa, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78002: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bexar 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
1.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bexar County compares with Texas
Bexar County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bexar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bexar County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Bexar County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 78002: 1.9× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 78002 (1.5 → 2.8).
Overview
Since 2015, 11,477 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bexar County. They injured 5,281 people and killed 226.
That averages about 3 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.7%.
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by I-410 (4), US-90 (4) and SR-1604 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 169 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Their busiest month is June, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.2, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78002 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bexar County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Bexar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 7 |
| I-410 | 4 |
| US-90 | 4 |
| SR-1604 | 2 |
| Fm 1604 | 1 |
| Somerset Rd | 1 |
| Watson Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bexar County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 366 |
| I-35 | 360 |
| Rittiman Rd | 69 |
| Culebra Rd | 63 |
| US-90 | 57 |
| Bandera Rd | 45 |
| I-37 | 45 |
| N Loop 1604 | 40 |
ZIP 78002 at a glance
| Population | 7,035 |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,744 |
| Median home value | $162,069 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bexar 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 | 667 | — | 8.7 |
| 2000s | 663 | -1% | 12.1 |
| 2010s | 804 | +21% | 15.0 |
| 2020s | 1,028 | +28% | 20.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 667 to 1,028. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 17.8 a year in 2016–19, 20.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78002
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78002?
11,477 truck crashes have been reported in Bexar County since 2015, with 226 deaths and 5,281 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78002?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78002 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78002?
Truck crashes in Bexar County peak in March, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78002?
Garbage trucks were involved in 169 reported crashes in Bexar County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78002 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Bexar County has 46.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78002?
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.