Fernando Salinas, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fernando Salinas: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fernando Salinas and Starr County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Starr County numbers.
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 |
Starr County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
Starr County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Starr County has recorded 179 truck crashes since 2015, with 146 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fernando Salinas since 2015, this page uses Starr County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 14.0% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Fernando Salinas happened on US-83 (2) and Fm 755 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Fernando Salinas fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Starr County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Starr County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 2 |
| Fm 755 | 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 |
Fernando Salinas at a glance
| Land area | 0.0 sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fernando Salinas
How many truck accidents are there in Fernando Salinas?
179 truck crashes have been reported in Starr County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 146 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fernando Salinas?
February has the most truck crashes in Starr County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fernando Salinas?
Since 2015, Starr County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fernando Salinas compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 23.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Starr County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fernando Salinas?
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.