Live Oak, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Live Oak: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 210 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Live Oak compares with Texas
Live Oak against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Live Oak stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Live Oak | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 88% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 38.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Texas, Live Oak is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
Live Oak at a glance: May worst month: 15.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 210 crashes involving commercial trucks in Live Oak since 2015: 105 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (6.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (22). Next come I-10 (11), I-410 (5) and SR-1604 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Live Oak fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Live Oak.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Live Oak
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 22 |
| I-10 | 11 |
| I-410 | 5 |
| SR-1604 | 3 |
| US-281 | 3 |
| Fm 1518 | 2 |
| I35 Frontage | 2 |
| Ackerman Road | 1 |
| Bulverde Rd | 1 |
| Fm 3009/Natural Bridge Caverns | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Live Oak) |
|---|---|
| Anderson Loop | 7 |
| N Loop 1604 Access Loop | 4 |
| N Loop 1604 Loop | 4 |
| N Loop 1604 | 4 |
| N Loop 1604 Access | 3 |
| N 14000 Ih 35 Hwy | 3 |
| N 13300 Ih 35 | 3 |
| N 13400 Pan American Expy | 3 |
Live Oak at a glance
| Population | 16,218 |
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Density | 3,409 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Live Oak 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 | — | — | 8.7 |
| 2000s | — | — | 12.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | — | 15.0 |
| 2020s | 23 | +89% | 20.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 2010s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 17.8 a year in 2016–19 and 20.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Live Oak
How many truck crashes happen in Live Oak?
Live Oak has had 210 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 105 people and killing 1.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Live Oak?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 22 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Live Oak since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Live Oak?
The worst month is May: 15.2% of truck crashes in Live Oak happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Live Oak?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Live Oak since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Live Oak compared with Texas?
Live Oak records 111.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Live Oak?
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.