Live Oak County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Live Oak County: 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
0 of 606 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Live Oak County compares with Texas
Live Oak County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Live Oak County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Live Oak County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 434.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 6.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Texas, Live Oak County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Live Oak County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Live Oak County has recorded 606 truck crashes since 2015, with 322 people injured and 29 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-37 (5), US-281 (5) and SR-72 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Live Oak County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Live Oak County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Live Oak County.
- Look at alternatives to US-59 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Live Oak County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Live Oak County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 6 |
| I-37 | 5 |
| US-281 | 5 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| CR-EAGLE Ford Way | 1 |
| Fm 99 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Live Oak County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 11 |
| US-59 | 7 |
| I-37 | 7 |
| Nueces St | 6 |
| Carmel Dr | 2 |
| Fm 99 | 2 |
| Frontage Rd | 2 |
| N 500 Nueces St | 2 |
Live Oak County at a glance
| Population | 11,967 |
| Land area | 1,039.7 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,112 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Live Oak 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 | 30 | +21% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 58 | +95% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 52 | -9% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 52. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Live Oak County
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Questions fleets ask about Live Oak County
How many truck crashes happen in Live Oak County?
Since 2015, 606 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Live Oak County (322 injured, 29 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Live Oak County?
US-59 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Live Oak County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Live Oak County?
Truck crashes in Live Oak County peak in April, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Live Oak County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Live Oak County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Live Oak County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Live Oak County records 434.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Live Oak County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.