Hallsburg, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hallsburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hallsburg and Falls County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Falls County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 324 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Falls County compares with Texas
Falls County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Falls County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Falls County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 153.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Falls County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Falls County at a glance: 3.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Falls County has recorded 324 truck crashes since 2015, with 170 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Hallsburg had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Falls County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hallsburg is US-84, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-6 (3), Fm 434 University Parks Dr (1) and SR-340 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Hallsburg fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- With 3.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Falls County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 5 |
| SR-6 | 3 |
| Fm 434 University Parks Dr | 1 |
| SR-340 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Falls County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 6 | 3 |
| Bridge St | 2 |
| I-35 | 2 |
| Live Oak St | 2 |
| N Highway 77 Hwy | 2 |
| Williams St | 2 |
| Business 6 Hwy | 1 |
| Cr 176 | 1 |
Hallsburg at a glance
| Population | 452 |
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Density | 166 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76682) | $84,148 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76682) | $175,340 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Falls 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 | 14 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 19 | +34% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 26 | +35% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 31 | +17% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hallsburg
How many truck accidents are there in Hallsburg?
324 truck crashes have been reported in Falls County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 170 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hallsburg?
NHTSA data shows US-84 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hallsburg since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hallsburg?
Truck crashes in Falls County peak in September, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hallsburg?
Since 2015, Falls County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hallsburg compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Falls County has 153.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hallsburg?
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.