Hillsboro, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hillsboro: 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
2 of 211 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hillsboro compares with Texas
Hillsboro against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hillsboro stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hillsboro | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 206.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 10% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 30.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Hillsboro has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Hillsboro: 5.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Hillsboro has recorded 211 truck crashes since 2015, with 97 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
5.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 10 miles of Hillsboro with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-171 (4), I-35E (2) and SR-22 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Hillsboro fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 5.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hillsboro
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 | 2 |
| Fm 1304 | 1 |
| Sp 579/Waco St | 1 |
| US-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hillsboro) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 18 |
| S Ih 35 Hwy | 2 |
| Ih 35 Hwy | 2 |
| Coke St | 2 |
| Corsicana Hwy | 2 |
| S 2800 Ih 35 | 1 |
| S Church St | 1 |
| Sh 22 | 1 |
Hillsboro at a glance
| Population | 8,878 |
| Land area | 11.0 sq mi |
| Density | 808 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76645) | $63,737 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76645) | $181,107 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hillsboro 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 | 10 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 12 | +16% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 18 | +51% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 18. 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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hillsboro
How many truck accidents are there in Hillsboro?
211 truck crashes have been reported in Hillsboro since 2015, with 16 deaths and 97 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hillsboro?
I-35 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hillsboro since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hillsboro?
Truck crashes in Hillsboro peak in February, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hillsboro?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hillsboro since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Hillsboro compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hillsboro has 206.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hillsboro?
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.