San Patricio, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in San Patricio: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in San Patricio 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).
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.
San Patricio had 0 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.
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 San Patricio is I-37, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-1653 Ih-37 Svc Rd (1), Fm 624 (1) and Fm 624/Northwest Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for San Patricio fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Patricio County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-37; 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.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-37 | 2 |
| CR-1653 Ih-37 Svc Rd | 1 |
| Fm 624 | 1 |
| Fm 624/Northwest Blvd | 1 |
| Fm 666 | 1 |
| SR-188 | 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 at a glance
| Population | 450 |
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Density | 117 per sq mi |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about San Patricio
How many truck accidents are there in San Patricio?
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 San Patricio?
NHTSA data shows I-37 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of San Patricio since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in San Patricio?
The worst month is March: 10.6% of truck crashes in San Patricio County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in San Patricio?
Since 2015, San Patricio County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in San Patricio compared with Texas?
San Patricio County records 74.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in San Patricio?
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.