ZIP 78022 (George West, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78022: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Live Oak County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 606 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Live Oak County compares with Texas
Live Oak County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Live Oak County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Live Oak County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 434.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 6.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Texas, Live Oak County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Live Oak County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 606 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Live Oak County. They injured 322 people and killed 29.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-281 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: US-59 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Live Oak County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78022 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Live Oak County.
- Look at alternatives to US-281 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Live Oak County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 3 |
| US-59 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Live Oak County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 11 |
| US-59 | 7 |
| I-37 | 7 |
| Nueces St | 6 |
| Carmel Dr | 2 |
| Fm 99 | 2 |
| Frontage Rd | 2 |
| N 500 Nueces St | 2 |
ZIP 78022 at a glance
| Population | 4,682 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,895 |
| Median home value | $171,212 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Live Oak 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 | 24 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 30 | +21% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 58 | +95% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 52 | -9% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 52. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78022
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78022?
Live Oak County has had 606 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 322 people and killing 29.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 78022?
NHTSA data shows US-281 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78022 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78022?
Truck crashes in Live Oak County peak in April, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78022?
Since 2015, Live Oak County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 78022 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Live Oak County has 434.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 78022?
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.