Medina County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Medina 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
4 of 514 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Medina County compares with Texas
Medina County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Medina County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Medina County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 23.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Medina County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Medina County: 7.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 514 crashes involving commercial trucks in Medina County since 2015: 296 people were injured and 38 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads in Medina County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-173 (4), US-90 (3) and Fm 1283 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Medina County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Medina County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Medina County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 6 |
| SR-173 | 4 |
| US-90 | 3 |
| Fm 1283 | 2 |
| Fm 471 | 2 |
| CR-381 | 1 |
| Fm 2200 | 1 |
| Fm 462 | 1 |
| Malone Dr | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Medina County) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 7 |
| 600 19Th St | 5 |
| Fm 471 | 5 |
| 1100 19Th St | 3 |
| 2600 19Th St | 3 |
| E 600 Hondo Ave | 3 |
| E Ave | 3 |
| E I H 35 N Hwy | 3 |
Medina County at a glance
| Population | 55,619 |
| Land area | 1,325.4 sq mi |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $77,421 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Medina 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 | 18 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | -12% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 31 | +96% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 48 | +57% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Medina County
ZIP codes in Medina County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Medina County
How common are truck crashes in Medina County?
Since 2015, 514 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Medina County (296 injured, 38 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Medina County?
I-35 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Medina County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Medina County?
Truck crashes in Medina County peak in March, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Medina County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Medina County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Medina County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Medina County records 78.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Medina County?
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.