Pearsall, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pearsall: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pearsall and Frio County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Frio County numbers.
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 has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Frio County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 428 crashes involving commercial trucks in Frio County since 2015: 266 people were injured and 36 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 31 truck crashes reported in Pearsall since 2015, this page uses Frio County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pearsall is I-35, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-4201/CR-BEEVER Ln (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Pearsall fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Frio County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 6 |
| CR-4201/CR-BEEVER Ln | 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 |
Pearsall at a glance
| Population | 9,541 |
| Land area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,457 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78061) | $60,247 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78061) | $110,222 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pearsall
How many truck accidents are there in Pearsall?
Frio County has had 428 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 266 people and killing 36.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pearsall?
I-35 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pearsall since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pearsall?
August has the most truck crashes in Frio County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pearsall?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Frio County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pearsall compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Frio County has 187.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pearsall?
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.