Bayside, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bayside: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bayside and Refugio County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Refugio County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 260 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Refugio County compares with Texas
Refugio County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Refugio County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Refugio County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 344.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 36.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Refugio County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Refugio County: 31.0% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 260 crashes involving commercial trucks in Refugio County since 2015: 131 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
Bayside had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Refugio County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bayside since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm 2678 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Refugio County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Bayside fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2019, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Refugio County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 2678 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Refugio County) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 21 |
| Us 77 Hwy | 3 |
| Hwy | 2 |
| N 200 Alamo St | 2 |
| N 700 Alamo St | 2 |
| N 700 Victoria Hwy | 2 |
| S 100 Alamo St | 2 |
| S 1000 Alamo St | 2 |
Bayside at a glance
| Population | 280 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 276 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78340) | $54,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78340) | $170,005 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Refugio 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 | 20 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 16 | -21% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 27 | +68% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 20 | -26% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 20 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bayside
How many truck accidents are there in Bayside?
Refugio County has had 260 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 131 people and killing 22.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bayside?
March has the most truck crashes in Refugio County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bayside?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Refugio County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bayside compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Refugio County has 344.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bayside?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.