Starr County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Starr County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 179 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Starr County compares with Texas
Starr County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Starr County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Starr County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 14.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Starr County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
Starr County at a glance: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 179 crashes involving commercial trucks in Starr County since 2015: 146 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (14.0%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Starr County is US-83, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Fm 1017 (1), Fm 755 (1) and Fm1017 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Starr County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-83, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Starr County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Starr County) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 2 |
| Fm 1017 | 1 |
| Fm 755 | 1 |
| Fm1017 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Starr County) |
|---|---|
| E Us Highway 83 Hwy | 3 |
| Fm 1017 | 3 |
| US-83 | 3 |
| Us Hwy 83 Hwy | 3 |
| 2798 83 Hwy | 2 |
| E 1623 83 Hwy | 2 |
| E 4290 83 Hwy | 2 |
| E 5300 Us 83 Hwy | 2 |
Starr County at a glance
| Population | 66,587 |
| Land area | 1,223.2 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $38,252 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Starr 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 | 20 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 23 | +16% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | -44% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 20 | +55% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Starr County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Starr County
How common are truck crashes in Starr County?
Starr County has had 179 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 146 people and killing 5.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Starr County?
US-83 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Starr County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Starr County?
The worst month is February: 12.8% of truck crashes in Starr County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Starr County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Starr County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does Starr County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Starr County records 23.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Starr County?
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.