Laguna Seca, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Laguna Seca: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Laguna Seca and Hidalgo County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hidalgo County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hidalgo County compares with Texas
Hidalgo County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hidalgo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.95 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 75% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Hidalgo County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
Laguna Seca at a glance: Fm 1015 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Laguna Seca since 2015.
Overview
Hidalgo County has recorded 3,121 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,969 people injured and 65 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Laguna Seca had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hidalgo County numbers.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Fm 1015 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by Fm 1425 (1), Fm 1425 Mile 2 Rd (1) and Fm 2812 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Their busiest month is September, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Laguna Seca fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to Fm 1015 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hidalgo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 1015 | 2 |
| Fm 1425 | 1 |
| Fm 1425 Mile 2 Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2812 | 1 |
| Fm 491 | 1 |
| Fm 493 | 1 |
| Fm 495 | 1 |
| I-2 | 1 |
| Westgate Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hidalgo County) |
|---|---|
| S 9901 Cage Blvd | 19 |
| Monte Cristo Rd | 15 |
| Military Hwy | 14 |
| E 1300 Monte Cristo Rd | 14 |
| Alamo Rd | 11 |
| S 9900 Cage Blvd | 9 |
| Moorefield Rd | 8 |
| N 4600 Cage Blvd | 8 |
Laguna Seca at a glance
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78562) | $31,522 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78562) | $70,812 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hidalgo 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 | 178 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 196 | +10% | 6.6 |
| 2010s | 199 | +2% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 296 | +48% | 5.4 |
In the 1990s about 178 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 296. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Laguna Seca
How many truck crashes happen in Laguna Seca?
3,121 truck crashes have been reported in Hidalgo County since 2015, with 65 deaths and 2,969 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Laguna Seca?
NHTSA data shows Fm 1015 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Laguna Seca since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Laguna Seca?
Truck crashes in Hidalgo County peak in March, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Laguna Seca?
34 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hidalgo County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Laguna Seca compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Hidalgo County has 29.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Laguna Seca?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.