Val Verde County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Val Verde 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
3 of 190 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Val Verde County compares with Texas
Val Verde County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Val Verde County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Val Verde County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Val Verde County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in Val Verde County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 190 crashes involving commercial trucks in Val Verde County since 2015: 113 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.9% 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
US-277 leads in Val Verde County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Rm 1024 (1), SR-163 (1) and Sl 79 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Val Verde County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-277, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Val Verde County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Val Verde County) |
|---|---|
| US-277 | 4 |
| Rm 1024 | 1 |
| SR-163 | 1 |
| Sl 79 | 1 |
| US-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Val Verde County) |
|---|---|
| Veterans Blvd | 12 |
| Bedell Ave | 4 |
| Frontera Rd | 4 |
| Dr Fermin Calderon Blvd | 3 |
| E 4101 Us Hwy 90 Hwy | 2 |
| Farley Ln | 2 |
| Sl 79 | 2 |
| US-90 | 2 |
Val Verde County at a glance
| Population | 47,999 |
| Land area | 3,144.8 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,040 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Val Verde 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 | 14 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 12 | -16% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 17 | +42% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 16 | -7% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Val Verde County
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Questions fleets ask about Val Verde County
How common are truck crashes in Val Verde County?
Val Verde County has had 190 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 113 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Val Verde County?
US-277 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Val Verde County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Val Verde County?
The worst month is March: 12.6% of truck crashes in Val Verde County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Val Verde County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Val Verde County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Val Verde County compare with Texas?
Val Verde County records 34.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Val Verde 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.