ZIP 78071 (Three Rivers, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78071: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Live Oak 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
0 of 606 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Live Oak County compares with Texas
Live Oak County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Live Oak County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Live Oak County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 434.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 6.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Live Oak County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Live Oak County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Live Oak County has recorded 606 truck crashes since 2015, with 322 people injured and 29 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 5–6 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-281 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78071 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-72 (2), CR-EAGLE Ford Way (1) and I-37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Live Oak County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78071 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Live Oak County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-281; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Live Oak County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 4 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| CR-EAGLE Ford Way | 1 |
| I-37 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Live Oak County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 11 |
| US-59 | 7 |
| I-37 | 7 |
| Nueces St | 6 |
| Carmel Dr | 2 |
| Fm 99 | 2 |
| Frontage Rd | 2 |
| N 500 Nueces St | 2 |
ZIP 78071 at a glance
| Population | 3,576 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,500 |
| Median home value | $156,315 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Live Oak 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 | 24 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 30 | +21% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 58 | +95% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 52 | -9% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 52 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78071
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78071?
606 truck crashes have been reported in Live Oak County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 322 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78071?
NHTSA data shows US-281 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78071 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78071?
Truck crashes in Live Oak County peak in April, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78071?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Live Oak County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78071 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Live Oak County has 434.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78071?
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.