Allison, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Allison: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Allison and Hemphill County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hemphill County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 57 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hemphill County compares with Texas
Hemphill County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hemphill County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hemphill County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 159.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Hemphill County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Hemphill County: 7.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Hemphill County has recorded 57 truck crashes since 2015, with 29 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 73 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Allison since 2015, this page uses Hemphill County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 17.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 1.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.3% of truck crashes.
7.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Allison since 2015: SR-47 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hemphill County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Allison fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 7.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Hemphill County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hemphill County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 3 |
| US-83 | 3 |
| Hwy 83 Hwy | 2 |
| Cr Dd Rd | 1 |
| E Us 60 | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| S 600 2Nd St | 1 |
| S 959 Second St | 1 |
Allison at a glance
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79003) | $73,125 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Hemphill 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +142% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | -4% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | -51% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Allison
How common are truck crashes in Allison?
57 truck crashes have been reported in Hemphill County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 29 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Allison?
The worst month is September: 17.5% of truck crashes in Hemphill County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Allison?
Since 2015, Hemphill County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Allison compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Hemphill County has 159.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Allison?
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.