LaCoste, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in LaCoste: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in LaCoste 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 |
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).
Medina County at a glance: 7.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 514 crashes involving commercial trucks in Medina County since 2015: 296 people were injured and 38 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
LaCoste had 0 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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-90 (3), SR-1604 (2) and CR-381 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for LaCoste fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Medina County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Medina County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 5 |
| US-90 | 3 |
| SR-1604 | 2 |
| CR-381 | 1 |
| Fm 1604 | 1 |
| Fm 1957/Potranco Rd | 1 |
| Fm 471 | 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 |
LaCoste at a glance
| Population | 1,222 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,937 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78039) | $96,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78039) | $296,318 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about LaCoste
How many truck crashes happen in LaCoste?
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 LaCoste?
I-35 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of LaCoste since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in LaCoste?
March has the most truck crashes in Medina County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in LaCoste?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Medina County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in LaCoste compare with Texas?
Medina County records 78.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in LaCoste?
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.