Kountze, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kountze: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kountze and Hardin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hardin County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, Hardin County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Hardin County: 1 in 55 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.8%, vs 1.1% in 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.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Kountze since 2015, this page uses Hardin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Kountze is US-69, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-96 (2), Fm 770 (1) and Fm1003 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Kountze fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardin County.
- Check whether your routes use US-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 6 |
| US-96 | 2 |
| Fm 770 | 1 |
| Fm1003 | 1 |
| Fm418 | 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 |
Kountze at a glance
| Population | 2,125 |
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Density | 534 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77625) | $70,517 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77625) | $136,114 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 41 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kountze
How common are truck crashes in Kountze?
Since 2015, 470 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hardin County (269 injured, 27 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Kountze?
Since 2015, US-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kountze: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kountze?
July has the most truck crashes in Hardin County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kountze?
Since 2015, Hardin County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kountze compared 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 Kountze?
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.