ZIP 78124 (Marion, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78124: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Guadalupe 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
11 of 1,739 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Guadalupe County compares with Texas
Guadalupe County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Guadalupe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Guadalupe County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Guadalupe County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Guadalupe County: 1 in 227 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,739 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Guadalupe County. They injured 901 people and killed 71.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78124 is I-35, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-10 (7), Fm 1518 (2) and Fm 725 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78124 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Guadalupe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 10 |
| I-10 | 7 |
| Fm 1518 | 2 |
| Fm 725 | 2 |
| SR-46 | 2 |
| CR-415 Linne Rd | 1 |
| County Line Road | 1 |
| Fm 78 | 1 |
| Fm 78 Seguin Rd | 1 |
| I-10E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Guadalupe County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 72 |
| Fm 3009 | 23 |
| Fm 78 | 22 |
| Fm 725 | 11 |
| Fm 464 | 9 |
| Fm 1103 | 8 |
| Ih 10 West | 8 |
| Sh 46 | 8 |
ZIP 78124 at a glance
| Population | 6,157 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,192 |
| Median home value | $307,982 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Guadalupe 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 | 49 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 64 | +32% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 102 | +58% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 165 | +62% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 49 to 165. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78124
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78124?
Since 2015, 1,739 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Guadalupe County (901 injured, 71 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78124?
I-35 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78124 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78124?
February has the most truck crashes in Guadalupe County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78124?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Guadalupe County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 78124 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Guadalupe County records 74.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 78124?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.