ZIP 78884 (Utopia, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78884: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bandera 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
1 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bandera County compares with Texas
Bandera County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bandera County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bandera County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below 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) | 13.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 43% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 15.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Bandera County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Bandera County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 81 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bandera County since 2015: 43 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 52 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.1% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78884 since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm 470 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78884 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bandera County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Bandera County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 470 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bandera County) |
|---|---|
| State Highway 173 | 9 |
| State Highway 16 | 6 |
| Whartons Dock Rd | 4 |
| English Crossing Rd | 3 |
| Farm To Market 1283 | 2 |
| Park Road 37 | 2 |
| Ranch To Market 337 | 2 |
| 10,292 46 Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 78884 at a glance
| Population | 1,171 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,271 |
| Median home value | $284,793 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bandera 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +170% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +6% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +26% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 78884
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78884?
81 truck crashes have been reported in Bandera County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 43 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78884?
Truck crashes in Bandera County peak in August, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78884?
Since 2015, Bandera County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78884 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 30.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bandera County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78884?
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.