ZIP 78045 (Laredo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78045: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Webb County: 0.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Webb County has recorded 2,516 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,549 people injured and 76 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.3%).
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 78045 since 2015.
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 78045 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Webb 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 (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 78045 at a glance
| Population | 67,333 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,608 |
| Median home value | $244,587 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 261 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 231. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78045
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78045?
2,516 truck crashes have been reported in Webb County since 2015, with 76 deaths and 1,549 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78045?
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 78045?
Since 2015, Webb County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78045 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Webb County has 78.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78045?
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.