Hansford County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hansford 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 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hansford County compares with Texas
Hansford County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hansford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hansford County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.2× 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 | 3.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Hansford County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Hansford County at a glance: 13.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 61 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hansford County since 2015: 34 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 67 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (18.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (1.6%).
November through March accounts for 46.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 14.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Hansford County since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm 3214 (1), SR-136 (1), SR-15 (1) and SR-207 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hansford County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Hansford County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hansford County.
- With 3.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hansford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hansford County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 3214 | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-207 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hansford County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 136 | 5 |
| Fm 2018 | 2 |
| Main St | 2 |
| SR-136 | 2 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| Cr F | 1 |
| Fm 2387 | 1 |
| Fm 520 | 1 |
Hansford County at a glance
| Population | 5,006 |
| Land area | 919.8 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $74,951 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Hansford 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 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +47% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -28% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 7 | +71% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hansford County
ZIP codes in Hansford County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hansford County
How many truck accidents are there in Hansford County?
Hansford County has had 61 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hansford County?
The worst month is November: 18.0% of truck crashes in Hansford County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hansford County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hansford County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Hansford County compared with Texas?
Hansford County records 109.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hansford 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.