Natalia, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Natalia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Natalia 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 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Natalia had 12 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
March has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Natalia is I-35, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fm 2200 (1) and Malone Dr (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 Natalia fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Medina County.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 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
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 | 7 |
| Fm 2200 | 1 |
| Malone Dr | 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 |
Natalia at a glance
| Population | 1,356 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 975 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78059) | $74,940 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78059) | $205,785 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 48. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Natalia
How many truck accidents are there in Natalia?
Medina County has had 514 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 296 people and killing 38.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Natalia?
I-35 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Natalia since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Natalia?
The worst month is March: 11.3% of truck crashes in Medina County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Natalia?
Since 2015, Medina County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Natalia 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 Natalia?
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.