Edinburg, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Edinburg: 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
11 of 425 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Edinburg compares with Texas
Edinburg against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Edinburg stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Edinburg | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.95 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Edinburg is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Edinburg at a glance: 1 in 35 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 425 crashes involving commercial trucks in Edinburg since 2015: 414 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-2 leads within 15 miles of Edinburg with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-69 (4), Fm 1015 (2) and Fm 1925 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Edinburg fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Edinburg.
- Where you can, review stops along I-2; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Edinburg
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-2 | 5 |
| I-69 | 4 |
| Fm 1015 | 2 |
| Fm 1925 | 2 |
| Fm 1925/Monte Cristo Rd | 2 |
| SR-495 | 2 |
| CR-MILE 14 Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2221 | 1 |
| Fm 2557 | 1 |
| Fm 2812 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Edinburg) |
|---|---|
| E 1300 Monte Cristo Rd | 14 |
| N 6000 24Th Ave | 8 |
| N 8300 24Th Ave | 5 |
| W 100 Monte Cristo Rd | 5 |
| N 8000 25Th Ave | 5 |
| N 8400 25Th Ave | 4 |
| N 6200 25Th Ave | 3 |
| N 5200 25Th Ave | 3 |
Edinburg at a glance
| Population | 108,733 |
| Land area | 46.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,334 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78539) | $66,967 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78539) | $212,953 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Edinburg 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 | 22 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 6.6 |
| 2010s | 20 | -11% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 38 | +91% | 5.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Edinburg
How many truck crashes happen in Edinburg?
Edinburg has had 425 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 414 people and killing 15.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Edinburg?
I-2 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Edinburg since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Edinburg?
March has the most truck crashes in Edinburg, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Edinburg?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Edinburg since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Edinburg compare with Texas?
Edinburg records 32.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Edinburg?
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.