ZIP 78210 (San Antonio, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78210: 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. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share.
ZIP 78210 at a glance: I-410 16 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 78210.
Overview
Since 2015, 11,477 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bexar County. They injured 5,281 people and killed 226.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 3 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78210 is I-410, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-35 (15), I-10 (13) and I-37 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 169 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Their busiest month is June, with 11% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 1.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78210 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-410, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 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-410 | 16 |
| I-35 | 15 |
| I-10 | 13 |
| I-37 | 4 |
| US-90 | 4 |
| US-181 | 3 |
| US-87 | 3 |
| Applewhite Rd | 2 |
| I35 Frontage | 2 |
| US-281 | 2 |
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 78210 at a glance
| Population | 34,940 |
| Density | 1,840 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,028 |
| Median home value | $191,035 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 78210
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78210?
11,477 truck crashes have been reported in Bexar County since 2015, with 226 deaths and 5,281 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78210?
Since 2015, I-410 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78210: 16.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78210?
Truck crashes in Bexar County peak in March, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78210?
Garbage trucks were involved in 169 reported crashes in Bexar County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78210 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Bexar County has 46.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 78210?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.