ZIP 78056 (Mico, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78056: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Medina County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Medina County: 7.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Medina County has recorded 514 truck crashes since 2015, with 296 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78056 happened on Fm 1283 (2) and Fm 471 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78056 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Medina County.
- 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 Medina County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 1283 | 2 |
| Fm 471 | 2 |
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 78056 at a glance
| Population | 2,526 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $119,946 |
| Median home value | $542,252 |
| Home ownership | 95% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78056
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78056?
Since 2015, 514 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Medina County (296 injured, 38 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78056?
The worst month is March: 11.3% of truck crashes in Medina County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78056?
Since 2015, Medina County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78056 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 can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78056?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.