ZIP 78245 (San Antonio, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78245: 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. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 78245: 1.8× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78245: 2.2 in 2016–19, 4.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 11,477 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bexar County since 2015: 5,281 people were injured and 226 were killed.
That averages about 3 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
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%).
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-1604 (4), Fm 471 (3) and I-35 (3).
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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.2 deaths compared with 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78245 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-90, 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 5 |
| SR-1604 | 4 |
| Fm 471 | 3 |
| I-35 | 3 |
| I-410 | 3 |
| SR-151 | 2 |
| CR-381 | 1 |
| Culebra Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1283 | 1 |
| Fm 1957/Potranco 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 78245 at a glance
| Population | 96,015 |
| Density | 1,052 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,029 |
| Median home value | $259,644 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 78245
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78245?
Bexar County has had 11,477 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 5,281 people and killing 226.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78245?
US-90 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78245 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78245?
The worst month is March: 9.1% of truck crashes in Bexar County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78245?
169 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bexar County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78245 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Bexar County has 46.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78245?
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.