Morales-Sanchez, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morales-Sanchez: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morales-Sanchez 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Zapata County: November worst month: 19.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 51 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Zapata County. They injured 50 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 87 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Morales-Sanchez since 2015, this page uses Zapata County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 19.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 50.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Morales-Sanchez since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Zapata County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Morales-Sanchez 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.
- 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 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 |
Morales-Sanchez at a glance
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Morales-Sanchez
How many truck accidents are there in Morales-Sanchez?
Zapata County has had 51 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Morales-Sanchez?
The worst month is November: 19.6% of truck crashes in Zapata County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Morales-Sanchez?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Zapata County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Morales-Sanchez compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 30.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Zapata County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Morales-Sanchez?
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.