ZIP 78152 (Saint Hedwig, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78152: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bexar 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
1.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bexar County compares with Texas
Bexar County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bexar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bexar County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Bexar County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
ZIP 78152 at a glance: I-10 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 78152.
Overview
Police reported 11,477 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bexar County since 2015: 5,281 people were injured and 226 were killed.
That averages about 3 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-10 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come US-87 (4), Fm 1518 (2) and SR-1604 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
169 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (11%).
They recorded 1.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78152 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Bexar County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bexar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 9 |
| US-87 | 4 |
| Fm 1518 | 2 |
| SR-1604 | 2 |
| CR-415 Linne Rd | 1 |
| Fm 78 Seguin Rd | 1 |
| Fm1518 | 1 |
| I-10E | 1 |
| I10 Frontage | 1 |
| Mu-Walzem Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bexar County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 366 |
| I-35 | 360 |
| Rittiman Rd | 69 |
| Culebra Rd | 63 |
| US-90 | 57 |
| Bandera Rd | 45 |
| I-37 | 45 |
| N Loop 1604 | 40 |
ZIP 78152 at a glance
| Population | 4,521 |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $123,981 |
| Median home value | $306,023 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bexar 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 | 667 | — | 8.7 |
| 2000s | 663 | -1% | 12.1 |
| 2010s | 804 | +21% | 15.0 |
| 2020s | 1,028 | +28% | 20.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 667 a year in the 1990s and 1,028 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 17.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 20.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78152
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78152?
11,477 truck crashes have been reported in Bexar County since 2015, with 226 deaths and 5,281 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78152?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78152 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78152?
The worst month is March: 9.1% of truck crashes in Bexar County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78152?
169 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bexar County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78152 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Bexar County records 46.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78152?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.