Evant, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Evant: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Evant and Hamilton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hamilton County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, Hamilton County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Hamilton County: 3.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 149 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamilton County since 2015: 83 people were injured and 15 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Evant since 2015; patterns below come from Hamilton County as a whole.
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Evant since 2015: US-281 (2), CR-CALHOUN Rd (1) and US-84 (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 Evant fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 2 |
| CR-CALHOUN Rd | 1 |
| US-84 | 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 |
Evant at a glance
| Population | 467 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 767 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76525) | $80,208 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Evant
How common are truck crashes in Evant?
Since 2015, 149 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamilton County (83 injured, 15 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Evant?
Truck crashes in Hamilton County peak in July, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Evant?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hamilton County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Evant compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamilton County has 149.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Evant?
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.