Lakeside City, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lakeside City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lakeside City and Wichita County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wichita County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 617 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wichita County compares with Texas
Wichita County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wichita County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wichita County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 26.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Wichita County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Texas on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Wichita County at a glance: 5.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 617 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wichita County since 2015: 288 people were injured and 24 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Lakeside City had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wichita County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-82 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-287 (2), Fm 369 (1) and US-281 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Lakeside City fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-82; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Wichita County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 4 |
| US-287 | 2 |
| Fm 369 | 1 |
| US-281 | 1 |
| Windthorst Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wichita County) |
|---|---|
| Central Fwy | 70 |
| Northwest Fwy | 34 |
| Central East Fwy | 31 |
| Jacksboro Hwy | 17 |
| Kemp Blvd | 13 |
| US-287 | 12 |
| Southwest Pkwy | 10 |
| Central E Fwy | 9 |
Lakeside City at a glance
| Population | 1,306 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,057 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76308) | $74,772 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76308) | $215,614 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wichita 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 | 57 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 45 | -21% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 43 | -4% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 54 | +26% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 57 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lakeside City
How many truck accidents are there in Lakeside City?
Since 2015, 617 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wichita County (288 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lakeside City?
Since 2015, US-82 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lakeside City: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lakeside City?
Truck crashes in Wichita County peak in May, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lakeside City?
Since 2015, Wichita County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lakeside City compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Wichita County has 40.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lakeside City?
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.