ZIP 78203 (San Antonio, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78203: 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 has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 78203: I-35 18 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 78203.
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
March has the most truck crashes, 9.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.7%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (18). After it: I-410 (16), I-10 (15) and I-37 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
169 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (11% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.2 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78203 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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.
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 | 18 |
| I-410 | 16 |
| I-10 | 15 |
| I-37 | 4 |
| US-90 | 4 |
| US-87 | 3 |
| I35 Frontage | 2 |
| US-281 | 2 |
| Zarzamora St | 2 |
| Ackerman Road | 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 78203 at a glance
| Population | 5,200 |
| Density | 1,469 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,536 |
| Median home value | $162,846 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 667 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 1,028. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 17.8 a year in 2016–19 and 20.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78203
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78203?
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 78203?
I-35 had 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78203 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78203?
The worst month is March: 9.1% of truck crashes in Bexar County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78203?
169 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bexar County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78203 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Bexar County has 46.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78203?
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.