Laredo Auto Insurance (TX)
Laredo, Texas is located on the north bank of the Rio Grande River across from Mexico. Laredo’s population hovers around 225,000 spread out over a 79 square mile area.
Laredo’s economy is primarily based on international trade with Mexico and its geographical location at the very southern end of I-35 make it a vital point of trade between the two nations. It is also home to several large banking institutions, dozens of twin assembly plants and import/export agencies.
The city’s climate is described as semi-arid and its weather is largely determined by the proximity of mountains to the west, desert to the south, and Gulf of Mexico to the east. The area can experience extended periods of high heat punctuated by sudden violent storms including tornadoes. While winters are considered cold by Texas standards, snowfall is rare.
Laredo is relatively on par with the rest of Texas when it comes to violent crime and ranks well above-average for property crime.
Crime and Fatal Accident Statistics (2008)
| Fatal Accidents | Cars Involved | People Involved | Pedestrian Accidents | Caused by DUI/DWI | Auto Thefts (2007) |
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| 20 | 24 | 50 | 9 | n/a | 1727 |
City Driving
| Pop increase from commuters | Avg. commute time |
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| +1,911 | 20.8 minutes |
| Avg. rainfall | Avg. Temp (annual) |
| 21.5 inches rain | Jan. 55.6F, July 88.5F (74F) |
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| El Metro is the mass transit system operating in Laredo. It consists of 21 fixed routes and Paratransit services. El Metro has over 47 fixed route buses, 2 trolleys and 18 Paratransit/El Lift vans. |
Facts and Figures
| Population (2009) | Male Female | Change since 2000 | Living/Working | Area in Sq. Miles |
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| 205,770 | +28.1% | 54,541 | 78.5 | |
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| 78040, 78041, 78042, 78043, 78044, 78045, 78046, 78049 | ||||
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Contact the City
http://www.ci.laredo.tx.usComplaints and Insurance Fraud
Insurance companies usually have processes for customers to report fraud and submit complaints. If your company doesn't have a reporting system or fraud hotline, contact its headquarters.Â
If you've witnessed or are a victim of insurance fraud in Laredo, you should report it to the following organizations:
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- Laredo Better Business Bureau (BBB)
- Texas Department of Insurance
- Texas Attorney General
- Coalition Against Insurance Fraud (CAIF)
- National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)
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