ZIP 78253 (San Antonio, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78253: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Bexar County: 0.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 11,477 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bexar County. They injured 5,281 people and killed 226.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78253 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-1604 (4), US-90 (4), Fm 471 (3), Fm 1283 (2) and Braun Rd (1).
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).
They recorded 1.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78253 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bexar County.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Bexar County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-1604 | 4 |
| US-90 | 4 |
| Fm 471 | 3 |
| Fm 1283 | 2 |
| Braun Rd | 1 |
| CR-381 | 1 |
| Culebra Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1957/Potranco Rd | 1 |
| Fm 471/Culebra Rd | 1 |
| Fm471 Culebra 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 78253 at a glance
| Population | 69,282 |
| Density | 499 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,373 |
| Median home value | $359,962 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 78253
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78253?
Since 2015, 11,477 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bexar County (5,281 injured, 226 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78253?
Truck crashes in Bexar County peak in March, with 9.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78253?
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 78253 compared 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 78253?
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.