Encinal, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Encinal: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Encinal and Webb County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Webb County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 2,516 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Webb County compares with Texas
Webb County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Webb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Webb County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 87% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Webb County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Webb County: 0.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Webb County has recorded 2,516 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,549 people injured and 76 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Encinal since 2015; patterns below come from Webb County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Encinal is I-35, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Encinal fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Webb County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Webb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 8 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Webb County) |
|---|---|
| Bob Bullock Loop | 130 |
| Killam Industrial Blvd | 54 |
| I-35 | 43 |
| San Dario Ave | 32 |
| State Highway 359 | 32 |
| Fm 1472 Rd | 31 |
| Uniroyal Dr | 31 |
| San Bernardo Ave | 25 |
Encinal at a glance
| Population | 539 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,248 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78019) | $50,992 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Webb 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 | 261 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 176 | -32% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 194 | +10% | 5.0 |
| 2020s | 231 | +19% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 261 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 231. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Encinal
How common are truck crashes in Encinal?
Since 2015, 2,516 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Webb County (1,549 injured, 76 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Encinal?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Encinal: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Encinal?
Truck crashes in Webb County peak in July, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Encinal?
Since 2015, Webb County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Encinal compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Webb County has 78.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Encinal?
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.