ZIP 78201 (San Antonio, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78201: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Bexar County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 78201: I-35 deadliest road: 15 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78201 since 2015.
Overview
Bexar County has recorded 11,477 truck crashes since 2015, with 5,281 people injured and 226 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 3 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78201 with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-10 (13), I-410 (9) and US-90 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 169 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (11%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.2, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78201 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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.
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-35 | 15 |
| I-10 | 13 |
| I-410 | 9 |
| US-90 | 5 |
| I35 Frontage | 2 |
| SR-151 | 2 |
| US-281 | 2 |
| US-87 | 2 |
| Ackerman Road | 1 |
| Babcock 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 78201 at a glance
| Population | 41,981 |
| Density | 2,274 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,121 |
| Median home value | $200,287 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
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 78201
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78201?
Since 2015, 11,477 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bexar County (5,281 injured, 226 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78201?
I-35 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78201 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78201?
The worst month is March: 9.1% of truck crashes in Bexar County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78201?
Garbage trucks were involved in 169 reported crashes in Bexar County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78201 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 46.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bexar County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78201?
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.