ZIP 78072 (Tilden, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78072: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McMullen 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 158 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McMullen County compares with Texas
McMullen County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McMullen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McMullen County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 2,445.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 38.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 30.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
McMullen County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
McMullen County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 158 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McMullen County. They injured 94 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 33.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (11.4%).
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78072 since 2015: SR-16 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McMullen County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78072 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 31.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 McMullen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McMullen County) |
|---|---|
| Old Fowlerton Rd | 5 |
| Franklin Ranch Rd | 3 |
| Yeager Rd | 2 |
| Camarone Ranch Rd | 1 |
| E Franklin Ranch Rd | 1 |
| Franklin Ranch Road | 1 |
| Hines | 1 |
| Martin Ranch Rd | 1 |
ZIP 78072 at a glance
| Population | 403 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,198 |
| Median home value | $82,069 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McMullen 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 | 2 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +106% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 24 | +578% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 11 | -55% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78072
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78072?
McMullen County has had 158 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 94 people and killing 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78072?
Truck crashes in McMullen County peak in July, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78072?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in McMullen County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 78072 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McMullen County has 2,445.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78072?
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.