Los Ebanos, Starr County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Los Ebanos, Starr County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Los Ebanos, Starr County 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. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
Starr County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
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 Los Ebanos, Starr County since 2015, this page uses Starr County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Los Ebanos happened on Fm 755 (1) and US-83 (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 Los Ebanos, Starr County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Starr County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| Fm 755 | 1 |
| 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 |
Los Ebanos, Starr County 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 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Los Ebanos, Starr County
How many truck crashes happen in Los Ebanos, Starr County?
Starr County has had 179 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 146 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Los Ebanos, Starr County?
The worst month is February: 12.8% of truck crashes in Starr County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Los Ebanos, Starr County?
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 Los Ebanos, Starr County compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 23.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Starr County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Los Ebanos, Starr County?
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.