ZIP 78233 (San Antonio, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78233: 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 78233 at a glance: I-35 21 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 78233.
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
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.
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
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (21). After it: I-10 (12), I-410 (5) and SR-1604 (3).
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).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.2, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78233 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 21 |
| I-10 | 12 |
| I-410 | 5 |
| SR-1604 | 3 |
| US-281 | 3 |
| I35 Frontage | 2 |
| Ackerman Road | 1 |
| Bulverde Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1518 | 1 |
| Fm 3009/Natural Bridge Caverns | 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 78233 at a glance
| Population | 48,911 |
| Density | 1,381 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,421 |
| Median home value | $221,500 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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. 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 78233
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78233?
Bexar County has had 11,477 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 5,281 people and killing 226.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78233?
I-35 had 21 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78233 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78233?
The worst month is March: 9.1% of truck crashes in Bexar County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78233?
169 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bexar County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78233 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78233?
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.