George West, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in George West: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in George West and Live Oak County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Live Oak County numbers.
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). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Live Oak County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 606 crashes involving commercial trucks in Live Oak County since 2015: 322 people were injured and 29 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 38 truck crashes were reported in George West since 2015; patterns below come from Live Oak County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 5–6 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of George West since 2015: US-281 (3), US-59 (3), CR-EAGLE Ford Way (1) and I-37 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Live Oak County since 2015.
Route planning tips for George West fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Live Oak County.
- 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 County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 3 |
| US-59 | 3 |
| CR-EAGLE Ford Way | 1 |
| I-37 | 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 |
George West at a glance
| Population | 2,227 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,149 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78022) | $55,895 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78022) | $171,212 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 52 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 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about George West
How common are truck crashes in George West?
606 truck crashes have been reported in Live Oak County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 322 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in George West?
April has the most truck crashes in Live Oak County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in George West?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Live Oak County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does George West 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 George West?
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.