ZIP 78670 (Staples, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78670: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Guadalupe 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
11 of 1,739 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Guadalupe County compares with Texas
Guadalupe County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Guadalupe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Guadalupe County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Guadalupe County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Guadalupe County: 1 in 227 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,739 crashes involving commercial trucks in Guadalupe County since 2015: 901 people were injured and 71 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% 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 78670 is I-35, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-123 (8), SR-80 (3) and Fm 20/State Park Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78670 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Guadalupe County.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Guadalupe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 11 |
| SR-123 | 8 |
| SR-80 | 3 |
| Fm 20/State Park Rd | 1 |
| Fm 621 Staples Rd | 1 |
| Fm671 | 1 |
| I 35 Frontage | 1 |
| Rm 110 | 1 |
| SR-130 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Guadalupe County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 72 |
| Fm 3009 | 23 |
| Fm 78 | 22 |
| Fm 725 | 11 |
| Fm 464 | 9 |
| Fm 1103 | 8 |
| Ih 10 West | 8 |
| Sh 46 | 8 |
ZIP 78670 at a glance
| Population | 130 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,625 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Guadalupe 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 | 49 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 64 | +32% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 102 | +58% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 165 | +62% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 49 a year in the 1990s and 165 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78670
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78670?
Since 2015, 1,739 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Guadalupe County (901 injured, 71 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78670?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78670 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78670?
Truck crashes in Guadalupe County peak in February, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78670?
Since 2015, Guadalupe County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78670 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Guadalupe County records 74.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78670?
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.