ZIP 78017 (Dilley, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78017: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Frio 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 428 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Frio County compares with Texas
Frio County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Frio County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Frio County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 187.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 34.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Frio County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Frio County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 428 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Frio County. They injured 266 people and killed 36.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78017 is I-35, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fm 117 (2), CR-4201/CR-BEEVER Ln (1) and US-85 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78017 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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 Frio County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 4 |
| Fm 117 | 2 |
| CR-4201/CR-BEEVER Ln | 1 |
| US-85 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Frio County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 9 |
| N 35 Hwy | 3 |
| N Ih 35 | 3 |
| Sh 85 | 3 |
| N Interstate 35 Hwy | 2 |
| S 7500 South Interstate 35 Frontage Rd | 2 |
| S Ih 35 | 2 |
| W 1900 Comal St | 2 |
ZIP 78017 at a glance
| Population | 5,551 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,808 |
| Median home value | $97,935 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Frio 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 | 10 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 17 | +63% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 36 | +115% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 35 | -3% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 35 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78017
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78017?
Frio County has had 428 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 266 people and killing 36.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78017?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78017 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78017?
Truck crashes in Frio County peak in August, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78017?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Frio County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78017 compare with Texas?
Frio County records 187.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78017?
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.