Loma Linda, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Loma Linda: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Loma Linda 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 |
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).
San Patricio County at a glance: 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Loma Linda since 2015, this page uses San Patricio County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Loma Linda happened on SR-188 (2), US-77 (2), CR-3567 (1), Fm 631 (1) and SR-89 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Loma Linda fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
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-188 | 2 |
| US-77 | 2 |
| CR-3567 | 1 |
| Fm 631 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
| US-181 | 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 |
Loma Linda at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78387) | $53,048 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78387) | $145,062 |
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 Loma Linda
How common are truck crashes in Loma Linda?
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 Loma Linda?
Truck crashes in San Patricio County peak in March, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Loma Linda?
Since 2015, San Patricio County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Loma Linda compare with Texas?
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 Loma Linda?
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.