Robstown, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Robstown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Robstown 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).
Nueces County at a glance: 1 in 50 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,517 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nueces County. They injured 1,007 people and killed 44.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 64 truck crashes reported in Robstown since 2015, this page uses Nueces County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-37 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-44 (2), US-77 (2) and Fm 1694 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 30 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.1% across 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 Robstown fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-37; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Nueces County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.5% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
| Fm 665 | 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 |
Robstown at a glance
| Population | 10,383 |
| Land area | 13.0 sq mi |
| Density | 800 per 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. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Robstown
How many truck accidents are there in Robstown?
Since 2015, 1,517 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nueces County (1,007 injured, 44 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Robstown?
NHTSA data shows I-37 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Robstown since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Robstown?
Truck crashes in Nueces County peak in March, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Robstown?
30 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nueces County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Robstown compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Nueces County has 37.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Robstown?
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.