ZIP 78885 (Vanderpool, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78885: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Bandera County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Bandera County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 81 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bandera County since 2015: 43 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 52 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78885 happened on CR-CYPRESS Creek Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78885 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Bandera County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-CYPRESS Creek Rd | 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 78885 at a glance
| Population | 23 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,125 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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. 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 78885
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78885?
Since 2015, 81 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bandera County (43 injured, 6 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78885?
Truck crashes in Bandera County peak in August, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78885?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Bandera County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 78885 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
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 78885?
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.