ZIP 78561 (Lasara, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78561: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Willacy 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
1 of 134 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Willacy County compares with Texas
Willacy County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Willacy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Willacy County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 37% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 3.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Willacy County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Willacy County: 38.6% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Willacy County. They injured 97 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (12.7%).
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-69E leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78561 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Fm 1425 (1), Fm 2812 (1) and SR-186 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78561 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-69E at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Willacy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69E | 3 |
| Fm 1425 | 1 |
| Fm 2812 | 1 |
| SR-186 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Willacy County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 4 |
| US-77 | 3 |
| Cemetary County Rd | 1 |
| Copano Dr | 1 |
| E 1000 Hidalgo Ave | 1 |
| E 1100 Hidalgo Avenue Ave | 1 |
| E 200 Hidalgo Ave | 1 |
| E 957 Hidalgo Ave | 1 |
ZIP 78561 at a glance
| Population | 1,457 |
| Density | 532 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,528 |
| Median home value | $60,599 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Willacy 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 | 12 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | -29% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 10 | +19% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | +8% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78561
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 78561?
Willacy County has had 134 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 78561?
Since 2015, I-69E has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78561: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78561?
The worst month is February: 10.4% of truck crashes in Willacy County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78561?
Since 2015, Willacy County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78561 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Willacy County has 57.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78561?
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.