Hale County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hale County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
1 of 250 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hale County compares with Texas
Hale County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hale County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 22.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Hale County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Hale County: 6.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Hale County has recorded 250 truck crashes since 2015, with 141 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 35.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Hale County since 2015 were spread across roads: I-27 (3), US-70 (3), Bus-I 27 Columbia St (1), Fm 179 (1) and I-27I (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Hale County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hale County.
- 6.1% 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
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hale County) |
|---|---|
| I-27 | 3 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| Bus-I 27 Columbia St | 1 |
| Fm 179 | 1 |
| I-27I | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hale County) |
|---|---|
| I-27 | 12 |
| Olton Rd | 8 |
| US-70 | 7 |
| Dimmitt Rd | 4 |
| W 300 5Th St | 4 |
| S 400 Columbia St | 3 |
| E 1100 5Th St | 2 |
| E 500 5 St | 2 |
Hale County at a glance
| Population | 31,953 |
| Land area | 1,004.7 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,599 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hale 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 | 20 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 20 | +1% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 22 | +5% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 24 | +10% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hale County
ZIP codes in Hale County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hale County
How many truck crashes happen in Hale County?
250 truck crashes have been reported in Hale County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 141 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hale County?
August has the most truck crashes in Hale County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hale County?
Since 2015, Hale County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hale County compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 72.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hale County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hale County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.