Malone, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Malone: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Malone 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 runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Hill County at a glance: 4.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,048 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hill County. They injured 489 people and killed 55.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Malone had 11 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hill County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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
SR-31 leads within 10 miles of Malone with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-171 (3) and CR-3240 (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 Malone fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-31 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 4.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hill County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-31 | 4 |
| SR-171 | 3 |
| CR-3240 | 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 |
Malone at a glance
| Population | 250 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 547 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76660) | $49,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76660) | $186,335 |
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 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 Malone
How many truck crashes happen in Malone?
Since 2015, 1,048 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hill County (489 injured, 55 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Malone?
NHTSA data shows SR-31 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Malone since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Malone?
February has the most truck crashes in Hill County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Malone?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Hill County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Malone compare with Texas?
Hill County records 230.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Malone?
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.