San Augustine County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in San Augustine 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 198 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How San Augustine County compares with Texas
San Augustine County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Augustine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Augustine County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 204.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
San Augustine County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in San Augustine County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 198 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Augustine County. They injured 139 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-103 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-147 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in San Augustine County since 2015.
Route planning tips for San Augustine County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Augustine County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-103 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in San Augustine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in San Augustine County) |
|---|---|
| SR-103 | 3 |
| SR-147 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Augustine County) |
|---|---|
| US-96 | 3 |
| Sh 103 | 2 |
| Sh 103 Hwy | 2 |
| Broadway St | 1 |
| E 100 Columbia St | 1 |
| E Main St | 1 |
| El Camino Xing | 1 |
| Fm 1279 | 1 |
San Augustine County at a glance
| Population | 7,767 |
| Land area | 530.7 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,520 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Augustine 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 | 13 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 11 | -16% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 15 | +38% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 16 | +7% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in San Augustine County
ZIP codes in San Augustine County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about San Augustine County
How common are truck crashes in San Augustine County?
198 truck crashes have been reported in San Augustine County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 139 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in San Augustine County?
SR-103 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in San Augustine County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in San Augustine County?
Truck crashes in San Augustine County peak in September, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in San Augustine County?
Since 2015, San Augustine County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does San Augustine County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
San Augustine County records 204.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in San Augustine County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.