ZIP 78059 (Natalia, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78059: 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. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Medina County: 7.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in 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
Truck crashes peak in March (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (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
I-35 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78059 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Fm 2200 (1) and Malone Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78059 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Medina County.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 7 |
| Fm 2200 | 1 |
| Malone Dr | 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 78059 at a glance
| Population | 7,061 |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,940 |
| Median home value | $205,785 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 78059
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78059?
Since 2015, 514 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Medina County (296 injured, 38 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78059?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78059 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78059?
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 78059?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Medina County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78059 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Medina County has 78.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78059?
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.