La Salle County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in La Salle 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 416 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How La Salle County compares with Texas
La Salle County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where La Salle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | La Salle County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 533.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 8.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.82 | 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 | 2.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
La Salle County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
La Salle County at a glance: 14.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 416 crashes involving commercial trucks in La Salle County since 2015: 329 people were injured and 58 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads in La Salle County with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-97 (2), Fm 468 (1) and Fm 624 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for La Salle County.
Route planning tips for La Salle County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in La Salle County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 La Salle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in La Salle County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 14 |
| SR-97 | 2 |
| Fm 468 | 1 |
| Fm 624 | 1 |
| Fm624 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (La Salle County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 10 |
| Cameron Ranch Rd | 2 |
| N 82 Ih 35 Hwy | 2 |
| Sh 44 Rd | 2 |
| Alderman Ranches Inc | 1 |
| Alderman Rd | 1 |
| Cameron Ln | 1 |
| E 97 State Highway Hwy | 1 |
La Salle County at a glance
| Population | 6,679 |
| Land area | 1,486.7 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,250 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in La Salle 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 | 9 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 13 | +55% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 58 | +331% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 30 | -49% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in La Salle County
ZIP codes in La Salle County
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Questions fleets ask about La Salle County
How common are truck crashes in La Salle County?
Since 2015, 416 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in La Salle County (329 injured, 58 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in La Salle County?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes in La Salle County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in La Salle County?
Truck crashes in La Salle County peak in March, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in La Salle County?
Since 2015, La Salle County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in La Salle County compare with Texas?
La Salle County records 533.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in La Salle 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.