I-410, I-10 & I-35: Truck Accident Hot Spots in San Antonio
San Antonio’s major trucking corridors—Interstate 10, Interstate 35, Loop 410, and U.S. 281—are high-risk zones for 18-wheelers. In 2023 alone, I‑410 saw 3,449 reportable crashes, while I‑10 and I‑35 each topped 3,000 incidents. These highways connect local and long-haul traffic, creating dangerous merging zones and complex interchanges—like I‑10/Loop 1604 and the I‑10/I‑35 split through downtown—which are notorious accident magnets.
We analyze collision data to tailor proactive legal strategies. If your crash happened on any of these hot spots—or even a lesser-known feeder route—you’ll want a San Antonio truck accident lawyer who understands the terrain and stakes. At Arnold & Itkin, we know how to zero in on where it matters most.
San Antonio truck accidents are different for several reasons:
- Highway Congestion & Steep Growth: With over 1.4 million residents clustered around I‑10, I‑35, US‑281, and Loop 1604, freight and commuter traffic are constantly interacting with one another.
- Complex Interchanges near Downtown: Layered express and local lanes, like the upper/lower split on I‑35, contribute to merger and visibility issues for truckers and all motorists.
- Proximity to Industrial Corridors: Port traffic and large trucks servicing the oil and gas and military sectors mean more heavy, oversized, and hazardous loads on San Antonio roads.
- Weather & Roadway Design: With San Antonio's unpredictable weather, sudden downpours create slick surfaces on highways that lack ample drainage, increasing rollover and underride risks.
Arnold & Itkin’s local San Antonio truck attorneys combine deep regional insight with national resources. We can anticipate the factors that led to your crash—no matter how complex.
What Causes San Antonio Truck Accidents?
Truck accidents have various causes. Some collisions can be attributed to more than one contributing factor, and determining liability (legal responsibility) after a trucking accident can be difficult because there are so many different parties involved: the truck driver, the trucking company, the other motorist, loading companies, and others. As San Antonio truck accident lawyers, we know how to uncover what caused a crash and who's to blame.
Some potential causes of 18-wheeler accidents include:
- Tired truck drivers
- Drunk driving
- Speeding
- Unsafe lane changes
- Unsafe merges
- Inexperienced truck drivers
- Heavy weather
- Dangerous roads
- Defective truck parts
- Overloaded trucks
- Improperly secured cargo
- Unbalanced truck loads
Sometimes it is a combination of these things that will cause a serious trucking accident. Heavy weather and faulty brakes, for example, could lead to a deadly collision between a tractor-trailer and another vehicle. Accident reconstruction specialists, investigators, and other experts can help us find the underlying cause.
Truck Drivers Are Overworked & Underpaid
Every morning, thousands of exhausted drivers get behind the wheel of their big rigs, each of which weighs tens of thousands of pounds. These drivers are encouraged to drive for far longer than the legal limit, to falsify their logbooks, to drive faster and harder while their bodies get more and more tired. Why? Because they're only paid by the mile—every minute they spend sleeping, waiting for loading or unloading, or getting a rig inspection is another minute they're not making a living. It forces them to abide by a grueling work schedule.
Unfortunately, hauling while tired is dangerous. Experts estimate that 13% of trucking crashes are caused by fatigue (not to mention all the crashes that are affected by fatigue or list it as a secondary cause). As many as 1 in 4 crashes happen after more than 17 hours of non-stop hauling. Trucking company policies and culture are directly contributing to unsafe highways. It affects truckers too–of the 5,000 trucking fatalities every year, at least 700 are truck drivers.
Common Injuries Sustained in San Antonio 18-Wheeler Accidents
An accident involving an 18-wheeler can cause significant damage. People in smaller vehicles stand little chance of avoiding harm, and the injuries they experience can be life-threatening. This is because of the sheer size and weight of a commercial truck. Pitted against a typical sedan, car, or even an SUV or light truck, the results can be catastrophic.
The injuries experienced in a truck accident may include:
Rebuilding after any of the above injuries may seem impossible, but our San Antonio truck accident law firm is here to help survivors and victims' families recover compensation for all of their medical treatment, ongoing care, lost earnings, and even emotional trauma. This can make a big difference in putting the pieces back together.
Types of Cases Our San Antonio Big Rig Accident Lawyers Handle
Our San Antonio truck accident lawyers represent drivers, passengers, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and bicyclists who have been injured in collisions with large trucks. We also help truck drivers who have been injured because their employers put production and profits above all else. Regardless of the type of collision and who was involved, we are confident in our ability to seek answers and accountability. No matter what.
We can take on truck accident cases in San Antonio, Texas, and nationwide involving:
- Box truck crashes
- Flatbed truck accidents
- Garbage truck accidents
- Jackknife accidents
- Underride accidents
- Tanker truck crashes
- Tow truck collisions
- Delivery truck accidents
Proven Results in San Antonio Truck Accident Cases
Our firm has secured some of the largest trucking accident verdicts and settlements in the nation, and we have represented San Antonio residents as well as motorists from other areas who have been harmed on San Antonio area roadways. Every case gets the attention it deserves, and every client is treated like family, because we recognize the importance of finding answers and securing fair compensation after an 18-wheeler or other trucking collision.
In one notable case, we represented a woman who was sideswiped by an 18-wheeler as she was driving her small coupe in San Antonio. Her injuries were so severe that she needed neck surgery, and although the defense tried to argue that she should have been more aware of the truck and that she had pre-existing injuries, we destroyed these baseless arguments. In the end, we secured a $1.5 million settlement for our client, ensuring she could move forward with her life.
Some of our other notable truck accident results include:
- $35.5 million settlement for a family injured in a truck accident
- $12.4 million verdict for a worker struck by a UPS truck
- $12 million settlement for a truck driver crushed by cargo he was unloading
- $11.7 million settlement for a Texas man who was struck by an 18-wheeler
We consistently represent people who have been harmed in truck crashes. Recent filings include:
Free Consultation with San Antonio Trucking Accident Lawyers: (888) 493-1629
Arnold & Itkin has helped our clients win billions of dollars to rebuild their lives. Their money went toward keeping their home, replacing their income, paying for long-term medical care, and providing for their families. In short, we helped accident victims get back to normal. That's what our trucking accident lawyers want to do: help you get back to normal.
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