Willacy County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Willacy County: 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
1 of 134 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Willacy County compares with Texas
Willacy County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Willacy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Willacy County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 37% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 3.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Willacy County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Willacy County: 38.6% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Willacy County. They injured 97 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.7%).
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Willacy County since 2015: I-69E (3) and SR-186 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Willacy County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Willacy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Willacy County) |
|---|---|
| I-69E | 3 |
| SR-186 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Willacy County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 4 |
| US-77 | 3 |
| Cemetary County Rd | 1 |
| Copano Dr | 1 |
| E 1000 Hidalgo Ave | 1 |
| E 1100 Hidalgo Avenue Ave | 1 |
| E 200 Hidalgo Ave | 1 |
| E 957 Hidalgo Ave | 1 |
Willacy County at a glance
| Population | 20,027 |
| Land area | 590.6 sq mi |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,198 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Willacy 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 | 12 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | -29% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 10 | +19% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | +8% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Willacy County
ZIP codes in Willacy County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Willacy County
How many truck crashes happen in Willacy County?
Willacy County has had 134 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Willacy County?
February has the most truck crashes in Willacy County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Willacy County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Willacy County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does Willacy County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Willacy County has 57.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Willacy County?
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.