Morgan Farm, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morgan Farm: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morgan Farm 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 sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
San Patricio County at a glance: 0.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
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 Morgan Farm 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Morgan Farm is SR-188, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-77 (2), CR-1653 Ih-37 Svc Rd (1) and Fm 631 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Morgan Farm 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.
- 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
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 | 3 |
| US-77 | 2 |
| CR-1653 Ih-37 Svc Rd | 1 |
| Fm 631 | 1 |
| I-37 | 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 |
Morgan Farm at a glance
| Land area | 3.3 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 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Morgan Farm
How common are truck crashes in Morgan Farm?
San Patricio County has had 611 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 404 people and killing 25.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Morgan Farm?
NHTSA data shows SR-188 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Morgan Farm since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Morgan Farm?
The worst month is March: 10.6% of truck crashes in San Patricio County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Morgan Farm?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Patricio County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Morgan Farm 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Morgan Farm?
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.