San Patricio County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in San Patricio 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
5 of 611 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How San Patricio County compares with Texas
San Patricio County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Patricio County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Patricio County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 90% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
San Patricio County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for San Patricio County: 0.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 611 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Patricio County. They injured 404 people and killed 25.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-188 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by I-37 (2), SR-35 (2) and US-77 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for San Patricio County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-188; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 San Patricio County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in San Patricio County) |
|---|---|
| SR-188 | 3 |
| I-37 | 2 |
| SR-35 | 2 |
| US-77 | 2 |
| CR-1612 | 1 |
| CR-1653 Ih-37 Svc Rd | 1 |
| CR-3567 | 1 |
| Fm 631 | 1 |
| Fm 666 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Patricio County) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 14 |
| Voss Ave | 12 |
| Sh 35 | 6 |
| I-37 | 5 |
| US-181 | 5 |
| Main St | 4 |
| Fm 1069 | 3 |
| Sh 359 | 3 |
San Patricio County at a glance
| Population | 71,467 |
| Land area | 693.3 sq mi |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,753 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Patricio 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 | 30 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 39 | +29% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 42 | +9% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 58 | +38% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 58. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in San Patricio County
ZIP codes in San Patricio County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about San Patricio County
How many truck crashes happen in San Patricio County?
611 truck crashes have been reported in San Patricio County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 404 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in San Patricio County?
SR-188 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in San Patricio County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in San Patricio County?
March has the most truck crashes in San Patricio County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in San Patricio County?
Since 2015, San Patricio County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does San Patricio County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
San Patricio County records 74.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in San Patricio 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.