ZIP 78147 (Poth, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78147: 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).
Wilson County at a glance: 17.4% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 531 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wilson County. They injured 266 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 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-181 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78147 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-181 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78147 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-181; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-181 | 5 |
| SR-181 | 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 78147 at a glance
| Population | 1,532 |
| Density | 170 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,404 |
| Median home value | $233,268 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 46. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78147
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78147?
Since 2015, 531 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wilson County (266 injured, 16 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78147?
US-181 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78147 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78147?
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 78147?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Wilson County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 78147 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 82.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wilson County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78147?
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.