Hardin County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hardin 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
10 of 470 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardin County compares with Texas
Hardin County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardin County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 86% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Hardin County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Hardin County: 1 in 55 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 470 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hardin County since 2015: 269 people were injured and 27 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Hardin County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-105 (6), US-69 (6), US-96 (3), Fm 770 (1) and Fm1003 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Hardin County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardin County.
- 25.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hardin County) |
|---|---|
| SR-105 | 6 |
| US-69 | 6 |
| US-96 | 3 |
| Fm 770 | 1 |
| Fm1003 | 1 |
| Fm418 | 1 |
| SR-326 | 1 |
| SR-327 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardin County) |
|---|---|
| N Main St | 8 |
| US-96 | 6 |
| N Lhs Dr | 5 |
| S Main St | 4 |
| Cooks Lake Rd | 3 |
| Sh 105 | 3 |
| US-69 | 3 |
| W Frontage Rd | 3 |
Hardin County at a glance
| Population | 58,670 |
| Land area | 890.6 sq mi |
| Density | 66 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $82,139 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardin 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 | 29 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 35 | +20% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 35 | +1% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 41 | +16% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 41. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hardin County
ZIP codes in Hardin County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hardin County
How many truck crashes happen in Hardin County?
Since 2015, 470 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hardin County (269 injured, 27 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hardin County?
The worst month is July: 10.6% of truck crashes in Hardin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hardin County?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hardin County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hardin County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardin County has 68.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hardin County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.