Kleberg County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kleberg 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
0 of 236 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kleberg County compares with Texas
Kleberg County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kleberg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kleberg County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Kleberg County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Kleberg County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 236 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kleberg County since 2015: 188 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-77 leads in Kleberg County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-285 (3) and SR-141 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kleberg County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Kleberg County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-77, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Kleberg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Kleberg County) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 5 |
| SR-285 | 3 |
| SR-141 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kleberg County) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 6 |
| N 4100 S Hwy 77 Hwy | 3 |
| Sh 285 | 3 |
| E 1000 Corral Ave | 2 |
| N 1300 Us Hwy 77 | 2 |
| N 1451 77 Hwy | 2 |
| N 1451 Us Highway 77 Fwy | 2 |
| N 1500 77 Hwy | 2 |
Kleberg County at a glance
| Population | 30,442 |
| Land area | 881.3 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $77,411 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kleberg 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 | 16 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 18 | +7% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 17 | -1% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 19 | +10% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Kleberg County
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Questions fleets ask about Kleberg County
How many truck accidents are there in Kleberg County?
Kleberg County has had 236 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 188 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Kleberg County?
Since 2015, US-77 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Kleberg County: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kleberg County?
Truck crashes in Kleberg County peak in March, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kleberg County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Kleberg County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Kleberg County compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Kleberg County has 66.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kleberg County?
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.