ZIP 78164 (Yorktown, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78164: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in DeWitt 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 339 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeWitt County compares with Texas
DeWitt County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeWitt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeWitt County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 148.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 30.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
DeWitt County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in DeWitt County: 1 in 303 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 339 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeWitt County since 2015: 189 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 47.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78164 since 2015: SR-119 (2), SR-72 (2) and Fm 240 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78164 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 24.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 2.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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 DeWitt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-119 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| Fm 240 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeWitt County) |
|---|---|
| Garfield Rd | 8 |
| US-87 | 5 |
| Cheapside Rd | 4 |
| Frank Kozielski Rd | 4 |
| Bellevue Cemetery Rd | 3 |
| Sh 119 | 3 |
| Simpson Ranch Rd | 3 |
| E 500 Main St | 2 |
ZIP 78164 at a glance
| Population | 2,927 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,578 |
| Median home value | $187,128 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeWitt 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 | 10 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 12 | +18% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 37 | +205% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 26 | -29% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 26 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78164
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78164?
Since 2015, 339 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeWitt County (189 injured, 18 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78164?
August has the most truck crashes in DeWitt County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78164?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeWitt County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78164 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 148.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeWitt County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78164?
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.