ZIP 78046 (Laredo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78046: 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 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
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
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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
SR-359 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78046 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-83 (2), Canada Ave (1) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78046 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| US-83 | 2 |
| Canada Ave | 1 |
| SR-20 | 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 78046 at a glance
| Population | 72,951 |
| Density | 154 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,826 |
| Median home value | $149,038 |
| 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 |
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. 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 78046
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78046?
Webb County has had 2,516 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,549 people and killing 76.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78046?
Since 2015, SR-359 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78046: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78046?
Truck crashes in Webb County peak in July, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78046?
Since 2015, Webb County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78046 compare with Texas?
Webb County records 78.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 78046?
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.