St. Paul, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Paul: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in St. Paul 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. 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 611 crashes involving commercial trucks in San Patricio County since 2015: 404 people were injured and 25 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in St. Paul since 2015; patterns below come from San Patricio County as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (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
Within this area, SR-188 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: US-77 (2), SR-89 (1) and US-181 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for St. Paul fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-188, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 |
| 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 |
St. Paul 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 30 a year in the 1990s and 58 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 St. Paul
How common are truck crashes in St. Paul?
Since 2015, 611 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Patricio County (404 injured, 25 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in St. Paul?
SR-188 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of St. Paul since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Paul?
The worst month is March: 10.6% of truck crashes in San Patricio County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in St. Paul?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in San Patricio County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does St. Paul compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 74.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Patricio County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in St. Paul?
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.