Uvalde County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Uvalde 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
4 of 238 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Uvalde County compares with Texas
Uvalde County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Uvalde County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Uvalde County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.81 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Uvalde County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Uvalde County at a glance: 8.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 238 crashes involving commercial trucks in Uvalde County since 2015: 195 people were injured and 20 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-83 leads in Uvalde County with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-90 (5), Fm 117 (1) and Fm 2369 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Uvalde County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Uvalde County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Uvalde County) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 7 |
| US-90 | 5 |
| Fm 117 | 1 |
| Fm 2369 | 1 |
| Rr 187 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Uvalde County) |
|---|---|
| Garner Field Rd | 4 |
| E 2800 Main St | 3 |
| S 600 Getty St | 3 |
| E 100 Main St | 2 |
| E 200 Main St | 2 |
| E 2200 Main St | 2 |
| E 3000 Main St | 2 |
| E 500 Main St | 2 |
Uvalde County at a glance
| Population | 25,138 |
| Land area | 1,551.9 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,416 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Uvalde 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 | 11 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 15 | +33% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 19 | +24% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 20 | +8% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Uvalde County
ZIP codes in Uvalde County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Uvalde County
How common are truck crashes in Uvalde County?
Since 2015, 238 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Uvalde County (195 injured, 20 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Uvalde County?
NHTSA data shows US-83 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes in Uvalde County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Uvalde County?
December has the most truck crashes in Uvalde County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Uvalde County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Uvalde County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Uvalde County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Uvalde County has 82.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Uvalde County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.