Hall County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hall 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
0 of 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hall County compares with Texas
Hall County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hall County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 276.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 71% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 41.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Texas, Hall County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Hall County: 4.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 90 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hall County since 2015: 41 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 47 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 15.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 1.1%.
November through March accounts for 45.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
Road surface: 4.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Hall County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-287 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hall County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Hall County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hall County) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hall County) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 6 |
| S 219 Boykin Dr | 2 |
| Sh 70 | 2 |
| Sh 86 | 1 |
| Tx 86 | 1 |
Hall County at a glance
| Population | 2,828 |
| Land area | 883.5 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $48,026 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Hall 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 7 | +52% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 7 | +5% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 9 | +35% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 9 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hall County
ZIP codes in Hall County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hall County
How many truck accidents are there in Hall County?
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hall County (41 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hall County?
The worst month is March: 15.6% of truck crashes in Hall County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hall County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hall County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hall County compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 276.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hall County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hall County?
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.