ZIP 78357 (Freer, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78357: 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
Since 2015, 92 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Duval County. They injured 64 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 47 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 37.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
2.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-59 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78357 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-44 (2) and SR-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78357 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 2.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 6 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
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 78357 at a glance
| Population | 2,624 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,000 |
| Median home value | $125,276 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78357
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78357?
92 truck crashes have been reported in Duval County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 64 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78357?
US-59 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78357 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78357?
The worst month is January: 10.9% of truck crashes in Duval County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78357?
Since 2015, Duval County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78357 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Duval County records 80.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78357?
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.