ZIP 78383 (Sandia, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78383: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Live Oak 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 606 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Live Oak County compares with Texas
Live Oak County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Live Oak County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Live Oak County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 434.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 6.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Live Oak County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Live Oak County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Live Oak County has recorded 606 truck crashes since 2015, with 322 people injured and 29 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 5–6 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.8% 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 78383 is Fm 624, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fm 666 (1) and I-37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Live Oak County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78383 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to Fm 624 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Live Oak County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 624 | 4 |
| Fm 666 | 1 |
| I-37 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Live Oak County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 11 |
| US-59 | 7 |
| I-37 | 7 |
| Nueces St | 6 |
| Carmel Dr | 2 |
| Fm 99 | 2 |
| Frontage Rd | 2 |
| N 500 Nueces St | 2 |
ZIP 78383 at a glance
| Population | 4,081 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,135 |
| Median home value | $262,455 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Live Oak 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 | 24 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 30 | +21% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 58 | +95% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 52 | -9% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 52. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78383
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78383?
Since 2015, 606 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Live Oak County (322 injured, 29 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78383?
Since 2015, Fm 624 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78383: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78383?
Truck crashes in Live Oak County peak in April, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78383?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Live Oak County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 78383 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 434.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Live Oak County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78383?
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.