Quanah, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Quanah: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Quanah and Hardeman County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hardeman County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, Hardeman County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Hardeman County: 6.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 196 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hardeman County. They injured 115 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
With 32 truck crashes reported in Quanah since 2015, this page uses Hardeman County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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 within 10 miles of Quanah happened on US-287 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Hardeman County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Quanah fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 6.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Hardeman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Quanah at a glance
| Population | 2,181 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 627 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79252) | $62,228 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79252) | $77,070 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Quanah
How many truck crashes happen in Quanah?
Since 2015, 196 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hardeman County (115 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Quanah?
Truck crashes in Hardeman County peak in April, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Quanah?
Since 2015, Hardeman County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Quanah compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardeman County has 462.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Quanah?
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.