South La Paloma, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South La Paloma: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South La Paloma 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).
The headline for Nueces County: 1 in 50 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.0%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,517 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nueces County since 2015: 1,007 people were injured and 44 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in South La Paloma since 2015; patterns below come from Nueces County as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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, Fm 624 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-281 (2) and SR-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
30 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Texas: 1.1%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (17%).
They recorded 3.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for South La Paloma fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to Fm 624 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.5% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Nueces County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 624 | 4 |
| US-281 | 2 |
| SR-44 | 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 |
South La Paloma at a glance
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78330) | $50,536 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78330) | $113,731 |
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 South La Paloma
How common are truck crashes in South La Paloma?
1,517 truck crashes have been reported in Nueces County since 2015, with 44 deaths and 1,007 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in South La Paloma?
NHTSA data shows Fm 624 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South La Paloma since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in South La Paloma?
Truck crashes in Nueces County peak in March, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in South La Paloma?
Since 2015, Nueces County has reported 30 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in South La Paloma compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 37.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nueces County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in South La Paloma?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.