ZIP 78012 (Christine, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78012: 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% 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.
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.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78012 since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm 140 (2), I-37 (1) and SR-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78012 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Atascosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 140 | 2 |
| I-37 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 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 |
ZIP 78012 at a glance
| Population | 328 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,571 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78012
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78012?
779 truck crashes have been reported in Atascosa County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 407 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78012?
The worst month is July: 11.4% of truck crashes in Atascosa County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78012?
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 ZIP 78012 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 127.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Atascosa County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78012?
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.