ZIP 78065 (Poteet, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78065: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Atascosa County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Atascosa County: +177% yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 in the 2000s to 69 in the 2010s.
Overview
Police reported 779 crashes involving commercial trucks in Atascosa County since 2015: 407 people were injured and 35 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-16 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78065 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-281 (2), Fm 476 (1) and SR-173 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78065 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-16 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Atascosa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 4 |
| US-281 | 2 |
| Fm 476 | 1 |
| SR-173 | 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 78065 at a glance
| Population | 11,695 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,200 |
| Median home value | $147,843 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 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 78065
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78065?
Since 2015, 779 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Atascosa County (407 injured, 35 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78065?
Since 2015, SR-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78065: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78065?
Truck crashes in Atascosa County peak in July, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78065?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Atascosa County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78065 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
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 78065?
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.