Aquilla, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Aquilla: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Aquilla and Hill County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hill County numbers.
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.
What stands out in Hill County: 4.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Hill County has recorded 1,048 truck crashes since 2015, with 489 people injured and 55 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Aquilla since 2015; patterns below come from Hill County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). After it: SR-22 (3) and Fm 1304 (1).
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 Aquilla fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hill County.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.5% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 13 |
| SR-22 | 3 |
| Fm 1304 | 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 |
Aquilla at a glance
| Population | 112 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 397 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76622) | $74,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76622) | $211,360 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 94 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Aquilla
How many truck accidents are there in Aquilla?
Hill County has had 1,048 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 489 people and killing 55.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Aquilla?
I-35 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Aquilla since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Aquilla?
February has the most truck crashes in Hill County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Aquilla?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Hill County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Aquilla compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 230.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hill County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Aquilla?
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.