ZIP 78050 (Leming, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78050: 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 sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Atascosa County at a glance: +177% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (69 vs 25).
Overview
Atascosa County has recorded 779 truck crashes since 2015, with 407 people injured and 35 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78050 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-37 (4), SR-16 (4), SR-1604 (3), US-281 (3) and CR-HUMBLE Camp Rd/Fm 1334 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78050 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Atascosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-37 | 4 |
| SR-16 | 4 |
| SR-1604 | 3 |
| US-281 | 3 |
| CR-HUMBLE Camp Rd/Fm 1334 | 1 |
| Fm 476 | 1 |
| I37 Frontage/Caserez Rd | 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 78050 at a glance
| Population | 529 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,205 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 68. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 78050
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78050?
779 truck crashes have been reported in Atascosa County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 407 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78050?
The worst month is July: 11.4% of truck crashes in Atascosa County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78050?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Atascosa County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78050 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 127.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Atascosa County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78050?
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.