ZIP 78021 (Fowlerton, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78021: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in La Salle 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
0 of 416 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How La Salle County compares with Texas
La Salle County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where La Salle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | La Salle County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 533.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 8.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.82 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, La Salle County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for La Salle County: 14.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 416 crashes involving commercial trucks in La Salle County since 2015: 329 people were injured and 58 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78021 happened on SR-97 (2) and SR-72 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for La Salle County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78021 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in La Salle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-97 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (La Salle County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 10 |
| Cameron Ranch Rd | 2 |
| N 82 Ih 35 Hwy | 2 |
| Sh 44 Rd | 2 |
| Alderman Ranches Inc | 1 |
| Alderman Rd | 1 |
| Cameron Ln | 1 |
| E 97 State Highway Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 78021 at a glance
| Population | 165 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in La Salle 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 | 9 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 13 | +55% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 58 | +331% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 30 | -49% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78021
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78021?
Since 2015, 416 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in La Salle County (329 injured, 58 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78021?
Truck crashes in La Salle County peak in March, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78021?
Since 2015, La Salle County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78021 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, La Salle County has 533.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78021?
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.