ZIP 78119 (Kenedy, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78119: 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 sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: 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
Karnes County has recorded 581 truck crashes since 2015, with 348 people injured and 32 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-72 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-181 (2), CR-182 (1) and CR-344 (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 78119 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-72 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-72 | 4 |
| US-181 | 2 |
| CR-182 | 1 |
| CR-344 | 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 78119 at a glance
| Population | 7,270 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,738 |
| Median home value | $149,228 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 46 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78119
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78119?
Karnes County has had 581 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 348 people and killing 32.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78119?
NHTSA data shows SR-72 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78119 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78119?
June has the most truck crashes in Karnes County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78119?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Karnes County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78119 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Karnes County has 356.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78119?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.