ZIP 78043 (Laredo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78043: 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 sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Webb County: 0.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 2,516 crashes involving commercial trucks in Webb County since 2015: 1,549 people were injured and 76 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-359 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-20 (1), US-0059 (1) and US-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78043 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Webb County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-359 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-359 | 4 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| US-0059 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-59 | 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 78043 at a glance
| Population | 45,760 |
| Density | 100 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,396 |
| Median home value | $171,072 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 261 to 231. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 78043
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78043?
2,516 truck crashes have been reported in Webb County since 2015, with 76 deaths and 1,549 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78043?
Since 2015, SR-359 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78043: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78043?
Truck crashes in Webb County peak in July, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78043?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Webb County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78043 compare with Texas?
Webb County records 78.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78043?
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.