ZIP 78352 (Edroy, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78352: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in San Patricio 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
5 of 611 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How San Patricio County compares with Texas
San Patricio County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Patricio County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Patricio County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 90% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, San Patricio County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for San Patricio County: 0.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
San Patricio County has recorded 611 truck crashes since 2015, with 404 people injured and 25 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-37 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78352 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-188 (2), CR-1653 Ih-37 Svc Rd (1) and Fm 624/Northwest Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78352 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Patricio County.
- Look at alternatives to I-37 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 San Patricio County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-37 | 3 |
| SR-188 | 2 |
| CR-1653 Ih-37 Svc Rd | 1 |
| Fm 624/Northwest Blvd | 1 |
| Fm 666 | 1 |
| I69 Frontage | 1 |
| US-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Patricio County) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 14 |
| Voss Ave | 12 |
| Sh 35 | 6 |
| I-37 | 5 |
| US-181 | 5 |
| Main St | 4 |
| Fm 1069 | 3 |
| Sh 359 | 3 |
ZIP 78352 at a glance
| Population | 54 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Patricio 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 | 30 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 39 | +29% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 42 | +9% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 58 | +38% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78352
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78352?
611 truck crashes have been reported in San Patricio County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 404 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78352?
Since 2015, I-37 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78352: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78352?
Truck crashes in San Patricio County peak in March, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78352?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Patricio County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78352 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 74.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Patricio County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 78352?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.