ZIP 78016 (Devine, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78016: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Medina 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
4 of 514 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Medina County compares with Texas
Medina County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Medina County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Medina County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Medina County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
Medina County at a glance: 7.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 514 crashes involving commercial trucks in Medina County since 2015: 296 people were injured and 38 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: Fm 2200 (1), Malone Dr (1) and SR-173 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78016 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Medina County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; 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
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 Medina County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 8 |
| Fm 2200 | 1 |
| Malone Dr | 1 |
| SR-173 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Medina County) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 7 |
| 600 19Th St | 5 |
| Fm 471 | 5 |
| 1100 19Th St | 3 |
| 2600 19Th St | 3 |
| E 600 Hondo Ave | 3 |
| E Ave | 3 |
| E I H 35 N Hwy | 3 |
ZIP 78016 at a glance
| Population | 11,670 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,736 |
| Median home value | $210,765 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Medina 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 | 18 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | -12% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 31 | +96% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 48 | +57% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78016
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78016?
Since 2015, 514 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Medina County (296 injured, 38 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78016?
I-35 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78016 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78016?
March has the most truck crashes in Medina County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78016?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Medina County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78016 compare with Texas?
Medina County records 78.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78016?
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.