Bynum, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bynum: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bynum 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 sits below Texas on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Hill County: 4.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,048 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hill County since 2015: 489 people were injured and 55 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Bynum since 2015; patterns below come from Hill County as a whole.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (6.9%).
Road surface: 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 10 miles of Bynum with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-171 (4), I-35E (2) and SR-22 (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 Bynum fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 10 |
| SR-171 | 4 |
| I-35E | 2 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| Sp 579/Waco St | 1 |
| US-77 | 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 |
Bynum at a glance
| Population | 179 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,336 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76631) | $97,083 |
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. 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 Bynum
How many truck accidents are there in Bynum?
Hill County has had 1,048 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 489 people and killing 55.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bynum?
I-35 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bynum since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bynum?
The worst month is February: 11.9% of truck crashes in Hill County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bynum?
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 Bynum compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 230.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hill County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bynum?
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.