ZIP 78872 (La Pryor, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78872: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Zavala County: 11.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 106 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Zavala County. They injured 90 people and killed 13.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (10.4%).
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78872 since 2015: US-57 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Zavala County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78872 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Zavala County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% 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
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 Zavala County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-57 | 1 |
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 78872 at a glance
| Population | 1,287 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,659 |
| Median home value | $123,178 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78872
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78872?
Since 2015, 106 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Zavala County (90 injured, 13 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78872?
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 78872?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Zavala County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78872 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 97.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Zavala County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78872?
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.