Lago Vista, Zapata County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lago Vista, Zapata County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lago Vista, Zapata County and Zapata County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Zapata County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 51 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Zapata County compares with Texas
Zapata County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Zapata County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Zapata County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.93 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 81% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 32.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Zapata County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Zapata County: November the month with the most truck crashes: 19.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Zapata County has recorded 51 truck crashes since 2015, with 50 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 87 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lago Vista, Zapata County since 2015; patterns below come from Zapata County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (19.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Lago Vista.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Zapata County.
Route planning tips for Lago Vista, Zapata County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 30.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.2% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Zapata County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Zapata County) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 4 |
| Agua Ave | 1 |
| Aguilares Rd | 1 |
| Hidalgo Blvd | 1 |
| Jennings Rd | 1 |
| S Mp-754 Us 83 Hwy | 1 |
Lago Vista, Zapata County at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78545) | $24,550 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Zapata 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 12 | +1% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 6 | -47% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -41% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lago Vista, Zapata County
How many truck crashes happen in Lago Vista, Zapata County?
Zapata County has had 51 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lago Vista, Zapata County?
Truck crashes in Zapata County peak in November, with 19.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lago Vista, Zapata County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Zapata County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lago Vista, Zapata County compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 30.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Zapata County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lago Vista, Zapata 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.