Cotulla, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cotulla: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cotulla and La Salle County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use La Salle County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, La Salle County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in La Salle County: 14.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 416 crashes involving commercial trucks in La Salle County since 2015: 329 people were injured and 58 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 29 truck crashes were reported in Cotulla since 2015; patterns below come from La Salle County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.3%.
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come Fm 468 (1), Fm624 (1) and SR-97 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in La Salle County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Cotulla fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 2.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 9 |
| Fm 468 | 1 |
| Fm624 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 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 |
Cotulla at a glance
| Population | 3,661 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,821 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78014) | $66,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78014) | $107,070 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cotulla
How many truck crashes happen in Cotulla?
La Salle County has had 416 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 329 people and killing 58.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Cotulla?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cotulla since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cotulla?
The worst month is March: 11.3% of truck crashes in La Salle County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cotulla?
Since 2015, La Salle County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cotulla compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, La Salle County has 533.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cotulla?
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.