Ingleside on the Bay, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ingleside on the Bay: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ingleside on the Bay and San Patricio County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use San Patricio County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, San Patricio County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
San Patricio County at a glance: 0.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 611 crashes involving commercial trucks in San Patricio County since 2015: 404 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Ingleside on the Bay had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use San Patricio County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.0%).
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ingleside on the Bay since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-35 (2), Mu-Allen Blvd (1) and SR-361 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Ingleside on the Bay fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Patricio County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-35 | 2 |
| Mu-Allen Blvd | 1 |
| SR-361 | 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 |
Ingleside on the Bay at a glance
| Population | 602 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,062 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78362) | $71,058 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78362) | $192,073 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ingleside on the Bay
How many truck crashes happen in Ingleside on the Bay?
611 truck crashes have been reported in San Patricio County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 404 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ingleside on the Bay?
The worst month is March: 10.6% of truck crashes in San Patricio County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ingleside on the Bay?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Patricio County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ingleside on the Bay compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, San Patricio County has 74.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ingleside on the Bay?
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.