ZIP 78052 (Lytle, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78052: 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 stands out for higher 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
Police reported 779 crashes involving commercial trucks in Atascosa County since 2015: 407 people were injured and 35 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 39.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in 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
I-35 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78052 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Fm 1604 (1) and Malone Dr (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 78052 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Atascosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 5 |
| Fm 1604 | 1 |
| Malone Dr | 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 78052 at a glance
| Population | 6,389 |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,429 |
| Median home value | $198,838 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 68 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78052
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78052?
Since 2015, 779 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Atascosa County (407 injured, 35 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78052?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78052: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78052?
July has the most truck crashes in Atascosa County, 11.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78052?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Atascosa County since 2015 (0.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78052 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Atascosa County has 127.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78052?
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.