ZIP 78363 (Kingsville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78363: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kleberg 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
0 of 236 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kleberg County compares with Texas
Kleberg County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kleberg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kleberg County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Kleberg County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Kleberg County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 236 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kleberg County since 2015: 188 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78363 is US-77, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-141 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Kleberg County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78363 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Kleberg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 4 |
| SR-141 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kleberg County) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 6 |
| N 4100 S Hwy 77 Hwy | 3 |
| Sh 285 | 3 |
| E 1000 Corral Ave | 2 |
| N 1300 Us Hwy 77 | 2 |
| N 1451 77 Hwy | 2 |
| N 1451 Us Highway 77 Fwy | 2 |
| N 1500 77 Hwy | 2 |
ZIP 78363 at a glance
| Population | 28,920 |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,574 |
| Median home value | $149,175 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kleberg 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 | 16 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 18 | +7% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 17 | -1% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 19 | +10% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78363
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78363?
Kleberg County has had 236 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 188 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78363?
NHTSA data shows US-77 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78363 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78363?
The worst month is March: 12.7% of truck crashes in Kleberg County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78363?
Since 2015, Kleberg County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78363 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 66.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kleberg County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78363?
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.