Canyon Creek, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Canyon Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Canyon Creek and Hood County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hood County numbers.
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 |
Hood County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Hood County: 1 in 54 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.8%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Hood County has recorded 343 truck crashes since 2015, with 178 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Canyon Creek since 2015, this page uses Hood County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-377 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-144 (2), US-67 (2) and Fm 4/Cleburne Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Canyon Creek fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-377; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Hood County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-377 | 3 |
| SR-144 | 2 |
| US-67 | 2 |
| Fm 4/Cleburne Hwy | 1 |
| Fm 51 | 1 |
| Fm199 | 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 |
Canyon Creek at a glance
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76048) | $70,346 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76048) | $245,388 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Canyon Creek
How many truck accidents are there in Canyon Creek?
343 truck crashes have been reported in Hood County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 178 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Canyon Creek?
NHTSA data shows US-377 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Canyon Creek since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Canyon Creek?
Truck crashes in Hood County peak in May, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Canyon Creek?
Since 2015, Hood County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Canyon Creek compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 42.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hood County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Canyon Creek?
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.