Hopkins County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hopkins 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
7 of 599 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hopkins County compares with Texas
Hopkins County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hopkins County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hopkins County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 131.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Hopkins County: 3.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Hopkins County has recorded 599 truck crashes since 2015, with 404 people injured and 35 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Road surface: 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-30 leads in Hopkins County with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-11 (4), SR-19 (4) and SR-154 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Hopkins County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.6% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hopkins County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hopkins County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 11 |
| SR-11 | 4 |
| SR-19 | 4 |
| SR-154 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hopkins County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 14 |
| S 1200 Hillcrest Dr | 11 |
| N 1300 Hillcrest Dr | 8 |
| Main St | 7 |
| Broadway St | 5 |
| W 1100 Industrial Dr | 4 |
| Wildcat Way | 4 |
| Church St | 3 |
Hopkins County at a glance
| Population | 38,784 |
| Land area | 767.4 sq mi |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,555 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hopkins 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 | 29 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 42 | +44% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 45 | +6% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 54 | +20% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hopkins County
ZIP codes in Hopkins County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hopkins County
How common are truck crashes in Hopkins County?
599 truck crashes have been reported in Hopkins County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 404 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hopkins County?
I-30 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Hopkins County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hopkins County?
September has the most truck crashes in Hopkins County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hopkins County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Hopkins County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Hopkins County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 131.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hopkins County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hopkins County?
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.