Rio Bravo, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rio Bravo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rio Bravo 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.
What stands out in Webb County: 0.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Webb County has recorded 2,516 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,549 people injured and 76 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Rio Bravo since 2015; patterns below come from Webb County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.3% 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, US-83 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by Canada Ave (1), Market St (1) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Rio Bravo fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-83; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Webb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 2 |
| Canada Ave | 1 |
| Market St | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| Sl20 Cuatro Vientos Blvd | 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 |
Rio Bravo at a glance
| Population | 4,436 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 6,825 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78046) | $55,826 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78046) | $149,038 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 261 a year in the 1990s and 231 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 Rio Bravo
How many truck accidents are there in Rio Bravo?
Webb County has had 2,516 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,549 people and killing 76.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Rio Bravo?
Since 2015, US-83 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rio Bravo: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rio Bravo?
Truck crashes in Webb County peak in July, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rio Bravo?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Webb County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does Rio Bravo compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Webb County records 78.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rio Bravo?
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.