ZIP 78570 (Mercedes, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78570: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hidalgo 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hidalgo County compares with Texas
Hidalgo County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hidalgo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.95 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 75% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Hidalgo County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hidalgo County: 0.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Hidalgo County has recorded 3,121 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,969 people injured and 65 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 43.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78570 happened on I-2 (3), US-281 (3), Fm 491 (2), Fm 1015 (1) and Fm 1425 Mile 2 Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (15% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78570 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hidalgo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-2 | 3 |
| US-281 | 3 |
| Fm 491 | 2 |
| Fm 1015 | 1 |
| Fm 1425 Mile 2 Rd | 1 |
| Fm 495 | 1 |
| Westgate Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hidalgo County) |
|---|---|
| S 9901 Cage Blvd | 19 |
| Monte Cristo Rd | 15 |
| Military Hwy | 14 |
| E 1300 Monte Cristo Rd | 14 |
| Alamo Rd | 11 |
| S 9900 Cage Blvd | 9 |
| Moorefield Rd | 8 |
| N 4600 Cage Blvd | 8 |
ZIP 78570 at a glance
| Population | 34,348 |
| Density | 176 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,965 |
| Median home value | $94,931 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hidalgo 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 | 178 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 196 | +10% | 6.6 |
| 2010s | 199 | +2% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 296 | +48% | 5.4 |
In the 1990s about 178 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 296. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78570
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78570?
Hidalgo County has had 3,121 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,969 people and killing 65.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78570?
The worst month is March: 9.3% of truck crashes in Hidalgo County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78570?
Since 2015, Hidalgo County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78570 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hidalgo County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78570?
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.