ZIP 78580 (Raymondville, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78580: 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 runs above Texas on 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
Willacy County has recorded 134 truck crashes since 2015, with 97 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
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.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78580 since 2015: I-69E (3) and SR-186 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78580 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Willacy County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Willacy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69E | 3 |
| 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 78580 at a glance
| Population | 12,964 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,841 |
| Median home value | $78,975 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78580
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78580?
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Willacy County (97 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78580?
Truck crashes in Willacy County peak in February, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78580?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Willacy County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78580 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 78580?
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.