ZIP 78387 (Sinton, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78387: 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 |
San Patricio County sits below Texas 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).
What stands out in San Patricio County: 0.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 611 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Patricio County. They injured 404 people and killed 25.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%.
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78387 is SR-188, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-77 (2), SR-89 (1) and US-181 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78387 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-188, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 San Patricio County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-188 | 3 |
| US-77 | 2 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
| US-181 | 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 78387 at a glance
| Population | 9,640 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,048 |
| Median home value | $145,062 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 58 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78387
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78387?
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 78387?
Since 2015, SR-188 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78387: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78387?
Truck crashes in San Patricio County peak in March, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78387?
Since 2015, San Patricio County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78387 compare with Texas?
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 78387?
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.