Hughes Springs, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hughes Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hughes Springs and Cass County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cass County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 432 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Texas
Cass County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Cass County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Cass County: 9.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 432 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cass County since 2015: 259 people were injured and 45 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Hughes Springs had 8 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cass County numbers.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-155 leads within 10 miles of Hughes Springs with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Fm 161 (2), US-259 (2) and SR-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Hughes Springs fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-155; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-155 | 4 |
| Fm 161 | 2 |
| US-259 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 23 |
| Loop 59 | 18 |
| W 2000 Main St | 4 |
| W 1100 Main St | 3 |
| 100 59 Loop | 2 |
| 200 59 Loop | 2 |
| E 1402 1St St | 2 |
| E 400 Pinecrest Dr | 2 |
Hughes Springs at a glance
| Population | 1,533 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 615 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75656) | $41,727 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75656) | $140,123 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 36 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 35 | -2% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 35 | -0% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 38 | +10% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 1990s and 38 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 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hughes Springs
How many truck crashes happen in Hughes Springs?
Cass County has had 432 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 259 people and killing 45.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hughes Springs?
SR-155 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hughes Springs since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hughes Springs?
Truck crashes in Cass County peak in April, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hughes Springs?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cass County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hughes Springs compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 127.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cass County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hughes Springs?
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.