ZIP 78121 (La Vernia, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78121: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wilson 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
3 of 531 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilson County compares with Texas
Wilson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Wilson County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Wilson County: 17.4% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Wilson County has recorded 531 truck crashes since 2015, with 266 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-87 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78121 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-123 (3), CR-415 Linne Rd (1) and Fm1518 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78121 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilson County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-87; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wilson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-87 | 4 |
| SR-123 | 3 |
| CR-415 Linne Rd | 1 |
| Fm1518 | 1 |
| SR-1604 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilson County) |
|---|---|
| Hospital Blvd | 5 |
| 10Th St | 4 |
| US-87 | 4 |
| 1200 10Th St | 2 |
| 1400 10Th St | 2 |
| 2000 10Th St | 2 |
| 2015 3Rd St | 2 |
| 300 10Th St | 2 |
ZIP 78121 at a glance
| Population | 16,120 |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,048 |
| Median home value | $390,224 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilson 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 | 8 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +36% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 39 | +285% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 46 | +17% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78121
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78121?
Wilson County has had 531 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 266 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78121?
US-87 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78121 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78121?
The worst month is March: 10.5% of truck crashes in Wilson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78121?
Since 2015, Wilson County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78121 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Wilson County has 82.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78121?
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.