ZIP 78151 (Runge, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78151: 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 sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Karnes County: 1 in 526 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Karnes County has recorded 581 truck crashes since 2015, with 348 people injured and 32 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in September (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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78151 is SR-72, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-80 (3), CR-344 (1) and Fm 627 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78151 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-72; 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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-72 | 6 |
| SR-80 | 3 |
| CR-344 | 1 |
| Fm 627 | 1 |
| Mu-Business Park Dr | 1 |
| US-181 | 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 78151 at a glance
| Population | 1,378 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $26,597 |
| Median home value | $102,142 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 46. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 78151
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78151?
Karnes County has had 581 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 348 people and killing 32.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78151?
NHTSA data shows SR-72 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78151 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78151?
Truck crashes in Karnes County peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78151?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Karnes County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78151 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Karnes County has 356.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78151?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.