San Antonio is on the I-35 trade corridor that carries freight north from Laredo, the busiest land port on the U.S.–Mexico border, and it's crossed by I-10 between Houston and El Paso.
High-risk freight corridors in San Antonio
| Road | Why it matters for truck traffic |
|---|---|
| I-35 | Carries cross-border freight from Laredo north through San Antonio to Austin and Dallas–Fort Worth. |
| I-10 | The east–west route to Houston and El Paso. |
| I-410 (Loop 410) | The inner loop connecting the city's freeways and industrial areas. |
| Loop 1604 | The outer loop, with fast-growing commercial and distribution development. |
| I-37 and US-281 | Routes south to Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley. |
Who writes the crash report
The agency that responded to the crash writes the Texas Peace Officer's Crash Report (CR-3). In and around San Antonio, that is usually one of:
- San Antonio Police Department
- Bexar County Sheriff's Office
- Texas Department of Public Safety (Highway Patrol)
Whichever agency wrote it, CR-3 reports are sold through TxDOT's online system for $6, or $8 for a certified copy. Use the crash report finder for step-by-step instructions.
Courts that hear truck accident cases from San Antonio
- Bexar County civil district courts (San Antonio)
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division
Most injury lawsuits against trucking companies are filed in state district court in the county where the crash happened, or where a defendant is based. Some are moved to federal court when the parties are from different states. Texas has special trial rules for commercial vehicle cases. See CPRC Chapter 72.
Things to know about San Antonio truck crashes
- Cross-border freight can involve Mexican-domiciled carriers, U.S. carriers and transfer (drayage) companies. Each has its own USDOT number, which you can check in the safety lookup.
After a truck crash in San Antonio
- Get medical care and keep every record. What to do after a truck accident.
- Note the trucking company's name and USDOT number from the cab door, then check its safety record.
- Order the CR-3 crash report once it's available.
- Work out your filing deadline, especially if a city or county vehicle was involved.
- If you're considering a lawyer, read how to choose a truck accident lawyer.
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