ZIP 78801 (Uvalde, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Uvalde 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
4 of 238 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Uvalde County compares with Texas
Uvalde County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Uvalde County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Uvalde County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Uvalde County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Uvalde County: 8.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 238 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Uvalde County. They injured 195 people and killed 20.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78801 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-83 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78801 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Uvalde County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Uvalde County) |
|---|---|
| Garner Field Rd | 4 |
| E 2800 Main St | 3 |
| S 600 Getty St | 3 |
| E 100 Main St | 2 |
| E 200 Main St | 2 |
| E 2200 Main St | 2 |
| E 3000 Main St | 2 |
| E 500 Main St | 2 |
ZIP 78801 at a glance
| Population | 21,607 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,161 |
| Median home value | $155,703 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Uvalde 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 | 11 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 15 | +33% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 19 | +24% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 20 | +8% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78801
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78801?
Uvalde County has had 238 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 195 people and killing 20.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78801?
The worst month is December: 11.3% of truck crashes in Uvalde County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78801?
Since 2015, Uvalde County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78801 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Uvalde County has 82.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 78801?
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.