Hill County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hill 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
5 of 1,048 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hill County compares with Texas
Hill County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hill County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hill County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 230.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hill County has lower values than Texas for 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.
The headline for Hill County: 4.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,048 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hill County since 2015: 489 people were injured and 55 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Hill County is I-35, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-171 (4), SR-22 (4) and I-35E (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Hill County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 4.5% 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
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 Hill County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hill County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 11 |
| SR-171 | 4 |
| SR-22 | 4 |
| I-35E | 2 |
| SR-174 | 2 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| CR-3240 | 1 |
| Fm 1304 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
| Sp 579/Waco St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hill County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 54 |
| Sh 171 | 5 |
| Sh 22 | 3 |
| Coke St | 2 |
| Corsicana Hwy | 2 |
| E Live Oak | 2 |
| Ih 35 Hwy | 2 |
| S 1679 Ih 35 | 2 |
Hill County at a glance
| Population | 38,771 |
| Land area | 958.9 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,157 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hill 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 | 42 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 82 | +95% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 77 | -6% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 94 | +22% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 94. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hill County
ZIP codes in Hill County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hill County
How many truck crashes happen in Hill County?
Hill County has had 1,048 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 489 people and killing 55.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hill County?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes in Hill County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hill County?
Truck crashes in Hill County peak in February, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hill County?
Since 2015, Hill County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hill County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Hill County has 230.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hill County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.