ZIP 78402 (Corpus Christi, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78402: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nueces 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
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Nueces County compares with Texas
Nueces County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nueces County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nueces County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Nueces County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Nueces County at a glance: 1 in 50 crashes involve a garbage truck (30 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,517 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nueces County. They injured 1,007 people and killed 44.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-37 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-358 (2), CR-1612 (1) and CR-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 30 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.4 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78402 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-37, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 25.5% 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 Nueces County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-37 | 3 |
| SR-358 | 2 |
| CR-1612 | 1 |
| CR-26 | 1 |
| CR-3567 | 1 |
| Fm 2292 | 1 |
| Fm 631 | 1 |
| Fm 665/Old Brownsville Rd | 1 |
| Ligustrum Dr | 1 |
| SR-357 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nueces County) |
|---|---|
| Agnes St | 36 |
| Leopard St | 33 |
| Weber Rd | 17 |
| Saratoga Blvd | 14 |
| Airline Rd | 14 |
| Old Brownsville Rd | 13 |
| Baldwin Blvd | 10 |
| Joe Fulton International Trade Corridor | 10 |
ZIP 78402 at a glance
| Population | 554 |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,565 |
| Median home value | $197,865 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nueces 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 | 120 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 103 | -14% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 119 | +15% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 133 | +12% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 120 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 133. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78402
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78402?
Nueces County has had 1,517 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,007 people and killing 44.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78402?
Since 2015, I-37 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78402: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78402?
March has the most truck crashes in Nueces County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78402?
Since 2015, Nueces County has reported 30 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78402 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Nueces County has 37.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78402?
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.