Blum, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blum: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blum 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 |
Compared with Texas, Hill County is lower 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.
The headline for Hill County: 4.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,048 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hill County. They injured 489 people and killed 55.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Blum since 2015, this page uses Hill County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in 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 within 10 miles of Blum is SR-174, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fm 1434 (1) and Fm 916 (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 Blum fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hill County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-174, 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-174 | 3 |
| Fm 1434 | 1 |
| Fm 916 | 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 |
Blum at a glance
| Population | 408 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 413 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76627) | $70,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76627) | $124,541 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 94. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blum
How many truck crashes happen in Blum?
1,048 truck crashes have been reported in Hill County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 489 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Blum?
SR-174 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Blum since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Blum?
Truck crashes in Hill County peak in February, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Blum?
Since 2015, Hill County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Blum compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Hill County has 230.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Blum?
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.