Laredo, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Laredo: 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
12 of 1,995 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Laredo compares with Texas
Laredo against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Laredo stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Laredo | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 42% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 87% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Laredo is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Laredo at a glance: 0.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 1,995 crashes involving commercial trucks in Laredo since 2015: 1,260 people were injured and 43 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-359 (4), Fm 1472 (3) and SR-20 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Laredo fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Laredo.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Laredo
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 7 |
| SR-359 | 4 |
| Fm 1472 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| US-83 | 2 |
| Canada Ave | 1 |
| Killam Industrial | 1 |
| Market St | 1 |
| Mu-Lyon St Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Laredo) |
|---|---|
| Bob Bullock Loop | 130 |
| Killam Industrial Blvd | 54 |
| I-35 | 36 |
| State Highway 359 | 32 |
| San Dario Ave | 31 |
| Uniroyal Dr | 31 |
| Fm 1472 Rd | 31 |
| San Bernardo Ave | 25 |
Laredo at a glance
| Population | 261,260 |
| Land area | 109.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,395 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78041) | $61,544 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78041) | $227,154 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Laredo 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 | 181 | — | 3.6 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 96 | +95700% | 5.0 |
| 2020s | 185 | +93% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 181 a year in the 1990s and 185 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Laredo
How many truck crashes happen in Laredo?
Laredo has had 1,995 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,260 people and killing 43.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Laredo?
I-35 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Laredo since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Laredo?
Truck crashes in Laredo peak in July, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Laredo?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Laredo since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Laredo compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 65.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Laredo, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Laredo?
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.