ZIP 78341 (Benavides, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78341: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Duval 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 of 92 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Duval County compares with Texas
Duval County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Duval County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Duval County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 37.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Duval County sits below Texas on morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Duval County: 12.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Duval County has recorded 92 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 47 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (12.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78341 happened on SR-359 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78341 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Duval County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.4% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Duval County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-359 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Duval County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 3 |
| E 1100 Riley St | 1 |
| E 700 Riley St | 1 |
| N 100 North Norton St | 1 |
| W 100 Riley St | 1 |
| W 200 Riley St | 1 |
| W 300 Riley St | 1 |
| W 800 Gravis Ave | 1 |
ZIP 78341 at a glance
| Population | 1,550 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,259 |
| Median home value | $68,757 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Duval 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 | 11 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 11 | -6% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 11 | +2% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 8 | -26% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78341
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78341?
Since 2015, 92 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Duval County (64 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78341?
January has the most truck crashes in Duval County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78341?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Duval County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78341 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 80.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Duval County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78341?
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.