Loma Linda West, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Loma Linda West: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Loma Linda West 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 |
Compared with Texas, Starr County is lower 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
Loma Linda West had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Starr County numbers.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Loma Linda West since 2015: US-83 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Loma Linda West fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 | 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 |
Loma Linda West at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Loma Linda West
How many truck accidents are there in Loma Linda West?
179 truck crashes have been reported in Starr County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 146 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Loma Linda West?
February has the most truck crashes in Starr County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Loma Linda West?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Starr County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Loma Linda West compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Starr County has 23.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Loma Linda West?
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.