Hallsville, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hallsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hallsville and Harrison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harrison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 1,544 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with Texas
Harrison County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 182.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Harrison County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Harrison County: 1 in 204 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,544 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harrison County since 2015: 947 people were injured and 71 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Hallsville since 2015, this page uses Harrison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of Hallsville with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-259 (2), Fm 2208/Alpine Rd (1) and SR-149 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Hallsville fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 9 |
| US-259 | 2 |
| Fm 2208/Alpine Rd | 1 |
| SR-149 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 42 |
| Victory Dr | 16 |
| N 300 East End Blvd | 10 |
| S 2100 East End Blvd | 9 |
| Ernest F Smith Pkwy | 8 |
| N 900 East End Blvd | 8 |
| Loop 390 | 7 |
| Karnack Hwy | 7 |
Hallsville at a glance
| Population | 4,896 |
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,226 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75650) | $97,596 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75650) | $232,993 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | 70 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 91 | +30% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 118 | +30% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 136 | +15% | 4.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 70 a year in the 1990s and 136 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hallsville
How common are truck crashes in Hallsville?
Since 2015, 1,544 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harrison County (947 injured, 71 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hallsville?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hallsville: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hallsville?
June has the most truck crashes in Harrison County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hallsville?
Since 2015, Harrison County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Hallsville compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 182.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harrison County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hallsville?
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.