Hardeman County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hardeman 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 196 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardeman County compares with Texas
Hardeman County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardeman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardeman County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 462.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 7.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 40.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Hardeman County sits below Texas 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.
The headline for Hardeman County: 6.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Hardeman County has recorded 196 truck crashes since 2015, with 115 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 6.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Hardeman County happened on US-287 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Hardeman County.
Route planning tips for Hardeman County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardeman County.
- 6.9% 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
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 Hardeman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hardeman County) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardeman County) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 33 |
| Sh 6 | 3 |
| W 100 11Th St | 3 |
| E 1100 11Th St | 2 |
| E 1209 11Th St | 2 |
| E 1415 11Th St | 2 |
| E 700 11Th St | 2 |
| Fm 2363 | 2 |
Hardeman County at a glance
| Population | 3,417 |
| Land area | 695.1 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,735 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardeman 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 | 9 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +9% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 11 | +10% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +65% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hardeman County
ZIP codes in Hardeman County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hardeman County
How many truck crashes happen in Hardeman County?
Hardeman County has had 196 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 115 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hardeman County?
The worst month is April: 11.2% of truck crashes in Hardeman County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hardeman County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hardeman County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Hardeman County compared with Texas?
Hardeman County records 462.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hardeman 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.