Lakeside Town, San Patricio County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lakeside Town, San Patricio County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lakeside Town, San Patricio County 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).
The headline for San Patricio County: 0.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
San Patricio County has recorded 611 truck crashes since 2015, with 404 people injured and 25 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lakeside Town, San Patricio County since 2015; patterns below come from San Patricio County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lakeside since 2015 were spread across roads: I-37 (2) and Fm 666 (1).
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 Lakeside Town, San Patricio County 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-37 | 2 |
| Fm 666 | 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 |
Lakeside Town, San Patricio County at a glance
| Population | 361 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 945 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78368) | $46,486 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78368) | $95,196 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lakeside Town, San Patricio County
How common are truck crashes in Lakeside Town, San Patricio County?
Since 2015, 611 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Patricio County (404 injured, 25 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Lakeside Town, San Patricio County?
The worst month is March: 10.6% of truck crashes in San Patricio County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lakeside Town, San Patricio County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in San Patricio County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lakeside Town, San Patricio County compared 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 Lakeside Town, San Patricio County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.