ZIP 78014 (Cotulla, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78014: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in La Salle County, 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
0 of 416 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How La Salle County compares with Texas
La Salle County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where La Salle County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | La Salle County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 533.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 8.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.82 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
La Salle County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for La Salle County: 14.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 416 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in La Salle County. They injured 329 people and killed 58.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.3%.
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78014 since 2015: I-35 (2), Fm624 (1) and SR-97 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for La Salle County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78014 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.8% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in La Salle County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 2 |
| Fm624 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (La Salle County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 10 |
| Cameron Ranch Rd | 2 |
| N 82 Ih 35 Hwy | 2 |
| Sh 44 Rd | 2 |
| Alderman Ranches Inc | 1 |
| Alderman Rd | 1 |
| Cameron Ln | 1 |
| E 97 State Highway Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 78014 at a glance
| Population | 5,002 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,250 |
| Median home value | $107,070 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in La Salle 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 | 9 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 13 | +55% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 58 | +331% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 30 | -49% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78014
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78014?
Since 2015, 416 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in La Salle County (329 injured, 58 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78014?
The worst month is March: 11.3% of truck crashes in La Salle County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78014?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in La Salle County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78014 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, La Salle County has 533.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78014?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.