Castroville, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Castroville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Castroville and Medina County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Medina County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, Medina County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
Medina County at a glance: 7.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Medina County has recorded 514 truck crashes since 2015, with 296 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Castroville had 18 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Medina County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come Fm 471 (2), SR-1604 (2) and CR-381 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Castroville fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 3 |
| Fm 471 | 2 |
| SR-1604 | 2 |
| CR-381 | 1 |
| Fm 1957/Potranco Rd | 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 |
Castroville at a glance
| Population | 3,201 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 903 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78009) | $103,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78009) | $368,673 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Castroville
How common are truck crashes in Castroville?
514 truck crashes have been reported in Medina County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 296 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Castroville?
NHTSA data shows US-90 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Castroville since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Castroville?
Truck crashes in Medina County peak in March, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Castroville?
Since 2015, Medina County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Castroville compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 78.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Medina County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Castroville?
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.