Frio County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Frio County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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 428 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Frio County compares with Texas
Frio County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Frio County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Frio County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 187.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 34.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Frio County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Frio County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 428 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Frio County. They injured 266 people and killed 36.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 37.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads in Frio County with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-57 (4), Fm 117 (3) and CR-4201/CR-BEEVER Ln (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Frio County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Frio County.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Frio County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Frio County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 9 |
| US-57 | 4 |
| Fm 117 | 3 |
| CR-4201/CR-BEEVER Ln | 1 |
| US-85 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Frio County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 9 |
| N 35 Hwy | 3 |
| N Ih 35 | 3 |
| Sh 85 | 3 |
| N Interstate 35 Hwy | 2 |
| S 7500 South Interstate 35 Frontage Rd | 2 |
| S Ih 35 | 2 |
| W 1900 Comal St | 2 |
Frio County at a glance
| Population | 19,520 |
| Land area | 1,133.5 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,272 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Frio 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 | 10 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 17 | +63% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 36 | +115% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 35 | -3% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 35 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Frio County
How many truck accidents are there in Frio County?
Frio County has had 428 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 266 people and killing 36.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Frio County?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Frio County: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Frio County?
The worst month is August: 13.3% of truck crashes in Frio County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Frio County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Frio County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Frio County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Frio County has 187.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Frio County?
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.