ZIP 78117 (Hobson, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78117: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Karnes 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 581 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Karnes County compares with Texas
Karnes County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Karnes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Karnes County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 356.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Karnes County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Karnes County: 1 in 526 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.2%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 581 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Karnes County. They injured 348 people and killed 32.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-181 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78117 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-80 (4), CR-344 (1) and Fm 81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78117 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-181; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Karnes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-181 | 7 |
| SR-80 | 4 |
| CR-344 | 1 |
| Fm 81 | 1 |
| Mu-Business Park Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Karnes County) |
|---|---|
| N 100 Sunset Strip St | 3 |
| Sunset Strip | 3 |
| US-181 | 3 |
| Business Park Dr | 2 |
| Escondido St | 2 |
| Farm To Market Road 81 | 2 |
| N 100 Sunset Strip | 2 |
| N 1800 Us 181 | 2 |
ZIP 78117 at a glance
| Population | 661 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $365,259 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Karnes 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 | 6 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | -5% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 66 | +1041% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 46 | -31% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 46. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78117
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78117?
Karnes County has had 581 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 348 people and killing 32.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78117?
NHTSA data shows US-181 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78117 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78117?
Truck crashes in Karnes County peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78117?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Karnes County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78117 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 356.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Karnes County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78117?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.