ZIP 78252 (San Antonio, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78252: 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.
Bexar County at a glance: 0.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 11,477 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bexar County since 2015: 5,281 people were injured and 226 were killed.
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%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78252 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-35 (7), US-90 (7), I-410 (5), SR-1604 (3) and Applewhite Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
169 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
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 78252 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bexar County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 7 |
| US-90 | 7 |
| I-410 | 5 |
| SR-1604 | 3 |
| Applewhite Rd | 2 |
| SR-151 | 2 |
| Somerset Rd | 2 |
| Castroville Rd | 1 |
| Culebra Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1604 | 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 78252 at a glance
| Population | 21,790 |
| Density | 299 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,518 |
| Median home value | $250,216 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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. 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 78252
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78252?
11,477 truck crashes have been reported in Bexar County since 2015, with 226 deaths and 5,281 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78252?
March has the most truck crashes in Bexar County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78252?
Since 2015, Bexar County has reported 169 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78252 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 78252?
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.