ZIP 78040 (Laredo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78040: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Webb 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
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 |
Webb County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Webb County: 0.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 2,516 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Webb County. They injured 1,549 people and killed 76.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-359 (3), SR-20 (2) and US-83 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78040 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, 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
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 Webb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 4 |
| SR-359 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| US-83 | 2 |
| Canada Ave | 1 |
| Killam Industrial | 1 |
| Market St | 1 |
| Mu-Lyon St Ave | 1 |
| Old Santa Maria Ave | 1 |
| Sl20 Cuatro Vientos Blvd | 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 |
ZIP 78040 at a glance
| Population | 35,709 |
| Density | 2,187 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,092 |
| Median home value | $113,188 |
| Home ownership | 38% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 261 a year in the 1990s and 231 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78040
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78040?
2,516 truck crashes have been reported in Webb County since 2015, with 76 deaths and 1,549 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78040?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78040 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78040?
July has the most truck crashes in Webb County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78040?
Since 2015, Webb County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78040 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Webb County has 78.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78040?
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.