ZIP 78264 (San Antonio, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78264: 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
ZIP 78264 at a glance: I-410 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78264 since 2015.
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%).
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
Within this area, I-410 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by I-37 (5), SR-1604 (5) and SR-16 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 169 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (11%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.2, vs 1.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78264 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-410 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| I-410 | 8 |
| I-37 | 5 |
| SR-1604 | 5 |
| SR-16 | 4 |
| US-281 | 4 |
| Applewhite Rd | 2 |
| Fm1937 | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| Palo Alto Rd | 1 |
| Somerset 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 78264 at a glance
| Population | 11,841 |
| Density | 65 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,409 |
| Median home value | $161,886 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 large-truck crashes: 17.8 a year in 2016–19, 20.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78264
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78264?
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 78264?
Since 2015, I-410 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78264: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78264?
March has the most truck crashes in Bexar County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78264?
Garbage trucks were involved in 169 reported crashes in Bexar County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78264 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 46.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bexar County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 78264?
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.