ZIP 78829 (Batesville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78829: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Zavala 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
0 of 106 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Zavala County compares with Texas
Zavala County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Zavala County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Zavala County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 97.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.88 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Zavala County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Zavala County: 11.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 106 crashes involving commercial trucks in Zavala County since 2015: 90 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (14.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-57 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by Fm 117 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Zavala County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78829 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-57; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Zavala County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-57 | 3 |
| Fm 117 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Zavala County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 140 | 3 |
| S Old Loma Vista Rd | 2 |
| N Us Highway 83 Hwy | 1 |
| Se 7822 Fm 117 Hwy | 1 |
| Tortuza Rd | 1 |
| US-83 | 1 |
ZIP 78829 at a glance
| Population | 1,028 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $28,517 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Zavala 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 | 2 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | +175% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 9 | +62% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 9 | -8% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78829
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78829?
Zavala County has had 106 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 90 people and killing 13.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78829?
NHTSA data shows US-57 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78829 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78829?
Truck crashes in Zavala County peak in July, with 14.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78829?
Since 2015, Zavala County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78829 compare with Texas?
Zavala County records 97.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78829?
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.