ZIP 78039 (La Coste, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78039: 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 |
Medina County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
Medina County at a glance: 7.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 514 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Medina County. They injured 296 people and killed 38.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-90 (3), SR-1604 (2) and CR-381 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78039 fleets
- Build extra time into March 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Medina County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 4 |
| US-90 | 3 |
| SR-1604 | 2 |
| CR-381 | 1 |
| Fm 471 | 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 78039 at a glance
| Population | 1,862 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,250 |
| Median home value | $296,318 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78039
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78039?
Medina County has had 514 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 296 people and killing 38.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78039?
I-35 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78039 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78039?
Truck crashes in Medina County peak in March, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78039?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Medina County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 78039 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 78.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Medina County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78039?
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.