Harding Gill Tract, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harding Gill Tract: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harding Gill Tract and Hidalgo County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hidalgo County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hidalgo County compares with Texas
Hidalgo County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hidalgo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.95 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 75% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Hidalgo County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash.
The headline for Hidalgo County: 0.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Hidalgo County has recorded 3,121 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,969 people injured and 65 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Harding Gill Tract since 2015, this page uses Hidalgo County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Harding Gill Tract happened on Fm 1015 (1), Fm 1925/Monte Cristo Rd (1), Fm 2812 (1), Fm 493 (1) and I-69 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Their busiest month is September, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Harding Gill Tract fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Hidalgo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 1015 | 1 |
| Fm 1925/Monte Cristo Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2812 | 1 |
| Fm 493 | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| I-69C | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hidalgo County) |
|---|---|
| S 9901 Cage Blvd | 19 |
| Monte Cristo Rd | 15 |
| Military Hwy | 14 |
| E 1300 Monte Cristo Rd | 14 |
| Alamo Rd | 11 |
| S 9900 Cage Blvd | 9 |
| Moorefield Rd | 8 |
| N 4600 Cage Blvd | 8 |
Harding Gill Tract at a glance
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78549) | $19,222 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hidalgo 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 | 178 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 196 | +10% | 6.6 |
| 2010s | 199 | +2% | 4.1 |
| 2020s | 296 | +48% | 5.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 178 to 296. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harding Gill Tract
How many truck accidents are there in Harding Gill Tract?
Hidalgo County has had 3,121 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,969 people and killing 65.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Harding Gill Tract?
Truck crashes in Hidalgo County peak in March, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Harding Gill Tract?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Hidalgo County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does Harding Gill Tract compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hidalgo County has 29.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Harding Gill Tract?
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.