ZIP 78379 (Riviera, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78379: 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.
Kleberg County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 236 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kleberg County. They injured 188 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-285 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78379 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-77 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Kleberg County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78379 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-285; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Kleberg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-285 | 3 |
| US-77 | 2 |
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 78379 at a glance
| Population | 1,659 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,944 |
| Median home value | $123,684 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 78379
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78379?
Since 2015, 236 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kleberg County (188 injured, 14 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78379?
NHTSA data shows SR-285 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78379 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78379?
March has the most truck crashes in Kleberg County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78379?
Since 2015, Kleberg County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78379 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Kleberg County has 66.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78379?
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.