Hartley County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hartley 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 372 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hartley County compares with Texas
Hartley County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hartley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hartley County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 633.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 10.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hartley County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Hartley County at a glance: 8.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 372 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hartley County since 2015: 206 people were injured and 47 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Hartley County is US-385, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-54 (6), Fm 281 (4) and US-87 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hartley County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Hartley County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hartley County.
- Look at alternatives to US-385 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 8.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Hartley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hartley County) |
|---|---|
| US-385 | 7 |
| US-54 | 6 |
| Fm 281 | 4 |
| US-87 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hartley County) |
|---|---|
| 1600 87 Hwy | 2 |
| US-54 | 2 |
| 8Th St | 1 |
| Co Rd 6 | 1 |
| E 900 16Th St | 1 |
| I Rd | 1 |
| Private Road | 1 |
| S 11988 Us 87 Hwy | 1 |
Hartley County at a glance
| Population | 4,996 |
| Land area | 1,462.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,164 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Hartley 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 | 10 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | +44% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 25 | +72% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 34 | +38% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 34 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 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Hartley County
How many truck accidents are there in Hartley County?
Hartley County has had 372 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 206 people and killing 47.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hartley County?
NHTSA data shows US-385 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes in Hartley County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hartley County?
Truck crashes in Hartley County peak in November, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hartley County?
Since 2015, Hartley County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hartley County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Hartley County has 633.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hartley 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.