Hood County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hood County: 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
6 of 343 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hood County compares with Texas
Hood County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hood County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hood County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Hood County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Hood County: 1 in 54 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 343 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hood County. They injured 178 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-171 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-377 (3), Fm 1189/Brock Hwy (1) and Fm 2580 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Hood County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-171 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hood County) |
|---|---|
| SR-171 | 4 |
| US-377 | 3 |
| Fm 1189/Brock Hwy | 1 |
| Fm 2580 | 1 |
| Fm 4/Cleburne Hwy | 1 |
| Fm 51 | 1 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hood County) |
|---|---|
| US-377 | 9 |
| Acton Hwy | 3 |
| Cleburne Hwy | 3 |
| Fm 4 | 3 |
| Glen Rose Hwy | 3 |
| S 1400 Morgan St | 3 |
| S 1500 Morgan St | 3 |
| Sh 144 | 3 |
Hood County at a glance
| Population | 69,126 |
| Land area | 420.7 sq mi |
| Density | 164 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $89,299 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hood 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 | 14 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 31 | +122% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 24 | -22% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 32 | +30% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hood County
ZIP codes in Hood County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hood County
How many truck accidents are there in Hood County?
Since 2015, 343 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hood County (178 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hood County?
NHTSA data shows SR-171 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Hood County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hood County?
Truck crashes in Hood County peak in May, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hood County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Hood County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Hood County compared with Texas?
Hood County records 42.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hood County?
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.