Sandy Hollow-Escondidas, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sandy Hollow-Escondidas: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sandy Hollow-Escondidas 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).
What stands out in San Patricio County: 0.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Sandy Hollow-Escondidas since 2015, this page uses San Patricio County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Sandy Hollow-Escondidas is I-37, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-1653 Ih-37 Svc Rd (1), Fm 624 (1) and Fm 624/Northwest Blvd (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 Sandy Hollow-Escondidas fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-37, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
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 |
Sandy Hollow-Escondidas at a glance
| Land area | 7.9 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 Sandy Hollow-Escondidas
How many truck accidents are there in Sandy Hollow-Escondidas?
611 truck crashes have been reported in San Patricio County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 404 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sandy Hollow-Escondidas?
I-37 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sandy Hollow-Escondidas since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sandy Hollow-Escondidas?
Truck crashes in San Patricio County peak in March, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sandy Hollow-Escondidas?
Since 2015, San Patricio County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sandy Hollow-Escondidas compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 74.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Patricio County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sandy Hollow-Escondidas?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.