Hurt in a truck crash on I-35? Interstate 35 through San Antonio is one of the heaviest freight corridors in America – the land bridge between the Laredo border crossing and the rest of the country. When an 18-wheeler crash happens here, the defendants are often out-of-state or cross-border carriers with rapid-response teams. Ryan Orsatti Law answers calls 24/7: (210) 525-1200. Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Se habla español.
Why I-35 Is Different
Laredo is the nation’s busiest inland port, and nearly all of that freight rolls up I-35 through La Salle, Frio, and Atascosa counties into San Antonio. Bexar County recorded 2,684 commercial-vehicle crashes in 2024 – third most in Texas – and Webb County (Laredo) added 885 more (TxDOT). Long-haul fatigue, hours-of-service violations, brokered loads, and cross-border carrier arrangements are recurring themes in I-35 cases – and each one changes who can be held responsible.
Where I-35 Truck Crashes Cluster
- The downtown interchange stack (I-35/I-10/US-281) – merging freight at low speed differentials
- The Loop 410 interchanges north and south – fast traffic meeting slow-accelerating trucks
- The southern corridor through Von Ormy, Lytle, Devine, Pearsall, Dilley, and Cotulla – high speeds, oilfield traffic mixing with long-haul freight
- The northern segment through Selma, Schertz, and New Braunfels – construction zones and commuter density
The Evidence Race on Interstate Cases
Interstate carriers know the drill: their investigators can be on scene the same day. Our protocol answers it – spoliation letters within 24 hours, immediate demands for black-box and ELD data, dash-cam preservation, and early accident reconstruction when warranted. Read the full playbook: the first 48 hours after an 18-wheeler crash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are I-35 truck cases more complicated than other wrecks?
The I-35 corridor carries international freight from the Laredo border – the busiest inland port in the country. That means out-of-state and cross-border motor carriers, brokered loads, layered insurance policies, and defendants who may try to litigate from far away. Identifying every carrier, broker, and policy early is the core of the case.
What should I do right after a truck crash on I-35?
Get medical care first. Then preserve everything: photos, the truck’s DOT number, witness contacts. Do not give a recorded statement to the trucking insurer. The truck’s black-box data can be overwritten within weeks – a preservation letter needs to go out fast.
Do you handle crashes outside San Antonio on I-35?
Yes. We handle I-35 corridor cases from San Antonio south through Atascosa, Frio, and La Salle counties toward Laredo, and north through Comal and Guadalupe counties.
Talk to an I-35 Truck Accident Lawyer
Call (210) 525-1200 – answered 24/7 – or contact us online. More: San Antonio 18-wheeler accident lawyer · Eagle Ford Shale accidents.