ZIP 78861 (Hondo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78861: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Medina 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 514 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Medina County compares with Texas
Medina County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Medina County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Medina County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Medina County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Medina County: 7.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 514 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Medina County. They injured 296 people and killed 38.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78861 happened on SR-173 (3), US-90 (3) and Fm 462 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78861 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Medina County.
- 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 Medina County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-173 | 3 |
| US-90 | 3 |
| Fm 462 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Medina County) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 7 |
| 600 19Th St | 5 |
| Fm 471 | 5 |
| 1100 19Th St | 3 |
| 2600 19Th St | 3 |
| E 600 Hondo Ave | 3 |
| E Ave | 3 |
| E I H 35 N Hwy | 3 |
ZIP 78861 at a glance
| Population | 14,008 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,917 |
| Median home value | $207,834 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Medina 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 | 18 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | -12% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 31 | +96% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 48 | +57% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 48 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, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78861
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78861?
514 truck crashes have been reported in Medina County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 296 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78861?
Truck crashes in Medina County peak in March, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78861?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Medina County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78861 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Medina County has 78.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78861?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.