DeCordova, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in DeCordova: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in DeCordova 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 |
Compared with Texas, Hood County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Texas on 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in DeCordova since 2015; patterns below come from Hood County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of DeCordova is SR-171, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-377 (3), Fm 4 (1) and Fm 4/Cleburne Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for DeCordova fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-171, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-171 | 6 |
| US-377 | 3 |
| Fm 4 | 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 |
DeCordova at a glance
| Population | 3,252 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,308 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76049) | $104,967 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76049) | $363,172 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about DeCordova
How many truck crashes happen in DeCordova?
Since 2015, 343 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hood County (178 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in DeCordova?
Since 2015, SR-171 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of DeCordova: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in DeCordova?
May has the most truck crashes in Hood County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in DeCordova?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Hood County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in DeCordova compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Hood County has 42.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in DeCordova?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.