North San Pedro, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North San Pedro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North San Pedro and Nueces County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Nueces County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Nueces County compares with Texas
Nueces County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nueces County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nueces County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Nueces County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Nueces County: 1 in 50 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.0%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Nueces County has recorded 1,517 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,007 people injured and 44 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in North San Pedro since 2015; patterns below come from Nueces County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-37 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-44 (2), US-77 (2) and Fm 1694 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 30 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.4 deaths compared with 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for North San Pedro fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nueces County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-37; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 Nueces County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-37 | 3 |
| SR-44 | 2 |
| US-77 | 2 |
| Fm 1694 | 1 |
| Fm 2292 | 1 |
| Fm 624/Northwest Blvd | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| I-69E | 1 |
| I69 Frontage | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nueces County) |
|---|---|
| Agnes St | 36 |
| Leopard St | 33 |
| Weber Rd | 17 |
| Saratoga Blvd | 14 |
| Airline Rd | 14 |
| Old Brownsville Rd | 13 |
| Baldwin Blvd | 10 |
| Joe Fulton International Trade Corridor | 10 |
North San Pedro at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78380) | $54,769 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78380) | $174,193 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nueces 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 | 120 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 103 | -14% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 119 | +15% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 133 | +12% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 120 a year in the 1990s and 133 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North San Pedro
How many truck crashes happen in North San Pedro?
Since 2015, 1,517 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nueces County (1,007 injured, 44 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in North San Pedro?
Since 2015, I-37 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North San Pedro: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in North San Pedro?
Truck crashes in Nueces County peak in March, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in North San Pedro?
Garbage trucks were involved in 30 reported crashes in Nueces County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does North San Pedro compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Nueces County records 37.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North San Pedro?
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.