San Carlos I, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in San Carlos I: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in San Carlos I 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 |
Compared with Texas, Webb County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Webb County: 0.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in San Carlos I since 2015, this page uses Webb County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
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 San Carlos I is SR-359, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-20 (2), US-83 (2) and Canada 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 San Carlos I fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-359, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-359 | 4 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| US-83 | 2 |
| Canada Ave | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| Market St | 1 |
| Mu-Lyon St Ave | 1 |
| Old Santa Maria Ave | 1 |
| Sl20 Cuatro Vientos Blvd | 1 |
| US-0059 | 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 |
San Carlos I at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78043) | $54,396 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78043) | $171,072 |
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 San Carlos I
How many truck crashes happen in San Carlos I?
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 San Carlos I?
Since 2015, SR-359 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of San Carlos I: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in San Carlos I?
The worst month is July: 9.5% of truck crashes in Webb County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in San Carlos I?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Webb County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does San Carlos I 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in San Carlos I?
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.