Ranchos Penitas West, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ranchos Penitas West: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ranchos Penitas West 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 has lower values than Texas for 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
Since 2015, 2,516 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Webb County. They injured 1,549 people and killed 76.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Ranchos Penitas West since 2015, this page uses Webb County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
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 (6). It is followed by Fm 1472 (3), Killam Industrial (1) and Old Santa Maria Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Ranchos Penitas West fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 | 6 |
| Fm 1472 | 3 |
| Killam Industrial | 1 |
| Old Santa Maria Ave | 1 |
| US-59 | 1 |
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 |
Ranchos Penitas West at a glance
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78045) | $90,608 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78045) | $244,587 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 261 to 231. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ranchos Penitas West
How many truck crashes happen in Ranchos Penitas West?
Webb County has had 2,516 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,549 people and killing 76.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ranchos Penitas West?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ranchos Penitas West: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ranchos Penitas West?
July has the most truck crashes in Webb County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ranchos Penitas West?
Since 2015, Webb County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Ranchos Penitas West compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 78.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Webb County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ranchos Penitas West?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.