ZIP 78011 (Charlotte, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78011: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Atascosa 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 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% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (69 vs 25).
Overview
Atascosa County has recorded 779 truck crashes since 2015, with 407 people injured and 35 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% 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 78011 since 2015: SR-97 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78011 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-97 | 4 |
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 |
ZIP 78011 at a glance
| Population | 1,757 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $29,664 |
| Median home value | $113,094 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 68 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78011
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78011?
Since 2015, 779 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Atascosa County (407 injured, 35 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78011?
The worst month is July: 11.4% of truck crashes in Atascosa County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78011?
Since 2015, Atascosa County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78011 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Atascosa County has 127.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78011?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.