ZIP 78879 (Rio Frio, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78879: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Real 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 38 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Real County compares with Texas
Real County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Real County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Real County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 24.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 40% below the state |
| After dark | 18.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Real County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 78879: US-83 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78879 since 2015.
Overview
Real County has recorded 38 truck crashes since 2015, with 20 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 109 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 18.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 24.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 15.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-83 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Real County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78879 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-83 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Real County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Real County) |
|---|---|
| Us Hwy 83 Hwy | 2 |
| Cypress Creek Rd | 1 |
| N Us Hwy 83 Hwy | 1 |
| US-83 | 1 |
| W 800 River Rd | 1 |
ZIP 78879 at a glance
| Population | 184 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,484 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Real 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +48% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +44% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -57% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78879
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78879?
Since 2015, 38 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Real County (20 injured, 3 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78879?
US-83 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78879 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78879?
The worst month is October: 18.4% of truck crashes in Real County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78879?
Since 2015, Real County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78879 compare with Texas?
Real County records 121.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 78879?
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.