Tradewinds, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tradewinds: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tradewinds 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. 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
Since 2015, 611 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in San Patricio County. They injured 404 people and killed 25.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Tradewinds 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
March has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-1612 (1), CR-3567 (1) and Mu-Allen Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Tradewinds fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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-35 | 2 |
| CR-1612 | 1 |
| CR-3567 | 1 |
| Mu-Allen Blvd | 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 |
Tradewinds at a glance
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78359) | $45,458 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78359) | $114,721 |
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. 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 Tradewinds
How many truck crashes happen in Tradewinds?
San Patricio County has had 611 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 404 people and killing 25.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Tradewinds?
SR-35 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Tradewinds since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tradewinds?
March has the most truck crashes in San Patricio County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tradewinds?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Patricio County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Tradewinds compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, San Patricio County has 74.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Tradewinds?
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.