San Felipe, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in San Felipe: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in San Felipe and Austin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Austin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 660 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Austin County compares with Texas
Austin County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Austin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Austin County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 172.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Austin County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Austin County: 18.1% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Police reported 660 crashes involving commercial trucks in Austin County since 2015: 352 people were injured and 24 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
San Felipe had 47 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Austin County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads within 10 miles of San Felipe with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Fm 359 (2), SR-36 (2) and Fm 259/Waller Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for San Felipe fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Austin County.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Austin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 16 |
| Fm 359 | 2 |
| SR-36 | 2 |
| Fm 259/Waller Ave | 1 |
| Fm 3013 | 1 |
| Fm 362 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Austin County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 28 |
| Sh 36 | 12 |
| Meyer St | 6 |
| SR-36 | 6 |
| Fm 3013 | 5 |
| Fm 949 | 4 |
| Clens Rd | 3 |
| Columbus Rd | 3 |
San Felipe at a glance
| Population | 717 |
| Land area | 8.4 sq mi |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Austin 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 | 24 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 34 | +46% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 38 | +9% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 65 | +72% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 65. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about San Felipe
How many truck crashes happen in San Felipe?
Austin County has had 660 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 352 people and killing 24.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in San Felipe?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of San Felipe: 16.
When do most truck crashes happen in San Felipe?
July has the most truck crashes in Austin County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in San Felipe?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Austin County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in San Felipe compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Austin County has 172.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in San Felipe?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.