ZIP 78144 (Panna Maria, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78144: 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. 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.2%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 581 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Karnes County. They injured 348 people and killed 32.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 46.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-80 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78144 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-181 (5), CR-344 (1) and Fm 627 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78144 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-80, 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
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-80 | 6 |
| US-181 | 5 |
| CR-344 | 1 |
| Fm 627 | 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 78144 at a glance
| Population | 47 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78144
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78144?
Since 2015, 581 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Karnes County (348 injured, 32 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78144?
Since 2015, SR-80 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78144: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78144?
The worst month is June: 10.8% of truck crashes in Karnes County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78144?
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 78144 compared with Texas?
Karnes County records 356.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 78144?
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.