ZIP 78410 (Corpus Christi, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78410: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Nueces County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Nueces County: 1 in 50 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.0%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Nueces County has recorded 1,517 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,007 people injured and 44 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78410 is I-37, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-44 (2), US-77 (2) and Fm 1694 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 30 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.4, vs 3.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78410 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-37; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Nueces County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.5% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Nueces County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-37 | 3 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| US-77 | 2 |
| Fm 1694 | 1 |
| Fm 2292 | 1 |
| Fm 624/Northwest Blvd | 1 |
| Fm 665 | 1 |
| Fm 665/Old Brownsville Rd | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| I-69E | 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 78410 at a glance
| Population | 29,040 |
| Density | 499 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,308 |
| Median home value | $233,095 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 120 to 133. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78410
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78410?
Nueces County has had 1,517 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,007 people and killing 44.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78410?
NHTSA data shows I-37 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78410 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78410?
March has the most truck crashes in Nueces County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78410?
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 78410 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 37.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nueces County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78410?
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.