ZIP 78143 (Pandora, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78143: 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 has lower values than Texas for 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% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78143 is SR-80, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-123 (2) and US-87 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78143 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-80 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
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 Wilson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-80 | 4 |
| SR-123 | 2 |
| US-87 | 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 78143 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78143
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78143?
531 truck crashes have been reported in Wilson County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 266 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78143?
Since 2015, SR-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78143: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78143?
Truck crashes in Wilson County peak in March, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78143?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Wilson County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78143 compared 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 78143?
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.