Hamilton County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hamilton 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 149 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Texas
Hamilton County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 149.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Hamilton County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Hamilton County at a glance: 3.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 149 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hamilton County. They injured 83 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 13.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Hamilton County since 2015: SR-36 (2), US-281 (2) and Fm 219 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Hamilton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 3.5% 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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 2 |
| US-281 | 2 |
| Fm 219 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| 2Nd St | 2 |
| N 100 Rice St | 2 |
| Sh 36 | 2 |
| W 4000 36 Hwy | 2 |
| County Road 221 | 1 |
| E 100 Main St | 1 |
| E 100 State 22 Hwy | 1 |
| E 1000 Main St | 1 |
Hamilton County at a glance
| Population | 8,644 |
| Land area | 835.9 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,701 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +53% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 10 | +25% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | +40% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hamilton County
ZIP codes in Hamilton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hamilton County
How many truck crashes happen in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County has had 149 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 83 people and killing 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton County?
Truck crashes in Hamilton County peak in July, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hamilton County?
Since 2015, Hamilton County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hamilton County compared with Texas?
Hamilton County records 149.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hamilton County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.