Mount Calm, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mount Calm: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mount Calm 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 has lower values than Texas for 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,048 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hill County since 2015: 489 people were injured and 55 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Mount Calm 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Mount Calm happened on SR-31 (2), CR-3240 (1) and US-84 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Mount Calm fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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-31 | 2 |
| CR-3240 | 1 |
| US-84 | 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 |
Mount Calm at a glance
| Population | 319 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 388 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76673) | $63,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76673) | $130,448 |
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 Mount Calm
How many truck accidents are there in Mount Calm?
Since 2015, 1,048 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hill County (489 injured, 55 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mount Calm?
Truck crashes in Hill County peak in February, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mount Calm?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Hill County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Mount Calm compare with Texas?
Hill County records 230.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mount Calm?
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.