Covington, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Covington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Covington 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Hill County at a glance: 4.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
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.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Covington 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.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-174 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: Fm 916 (1), I-35 (1) and SR-171 (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 Covington fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-174 | 2 |
| Fm 916 | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| SR-171 | 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 |
Covington at a glance
| Population | 299 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 364 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76636) | $69,018 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76636) | $198,453 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Covington
How common are truck crashes in Covington?
Since 2015, 1,048 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hill County (489 injured, 55 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Covington?
SR-174 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Covington since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Covington?
The worst month is February: 11.9% of truck crashes in Hill County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Covington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Hill County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Covington 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 Covington?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.