ZIP 78390 (Taft, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78390: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in San Patricio County: 0.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
San Patricio County has recorded 611 truck crashes since 2015, with 404 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78390 happened on CR-1612 (1), CR-3567 (1), Fm 631 (1), SR-188 (1) and SR-35 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78390 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 San Patricio County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-1612 | 1 |
| CR-3567 | 1 |
| Fm 631 | 1 |
| SR-188 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
| US-181 | 1 |
| US-77 | 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 78390 at a glance
| Population | 6,013 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,367 |
| Median home value | $150,681 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 78390
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78390?
San Patricio County has had 611 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 404 people and killing 25.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78390?
March has the most truck crashes in San Patricio County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78390?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in San Patricio County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 78390 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, San Patricio County has 74.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 78390?
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.