Haskell County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Haskell 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
1 of 158 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Haskell County compares with Texas
Haskell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Haskell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Haskell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 250.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 3.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 34.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Haskell County sits below Texas on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Haskell County: 38.0% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 158 crashes involving commercial trucks in Haskell County since 2015: 61 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Haskell County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-277 (2) and Swenson Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Haskell County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 2.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Haskell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Haskell County) |
|---|---|
| US-277 | 2 |
| Swenson Street | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Haskell County) |
|---|---|
| US-277 | 6 |
| Loop Rd | 2 |
| Hunter Rd | 1 |
| N 1400 Us 277 | 1 |
| N 2100 Hwy 277 Hwy | 1 |
| N 2500 Swenson St | 1 |
| N 2600 Swenson St | 1 |
Haskell County at a glance
| Population | 5,435 |
| Land area | 903.1 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,708 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Haskell 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | +44% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | +67% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +29% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Haskell County
ZIP codes in Haskell County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Haskell County
How many truck accidents are there in Haskell County?
158 truck crashes have been reported in Haskell County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 61 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Haskell County?
January has the most truck crashes in Haskell County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Haskell County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Haskell County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Haskell County compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 250.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Haskell County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Haskell County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.