Como, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Como: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Como and Hopkins County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hopkins County numbers.
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 |
It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hopkins County: 3.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in 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.
Only 8 truck crashes were reported in Como since 2015; patterns below come from Hopkins County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-30 leads within 10 miles of Como with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-11 (3) and SR-154 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Como fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 3.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hopkins County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 8 |
| SR-11 | 3 |
| 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 |
Como at a glance
| Population | 750 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 679 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75431) | $43,242 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Como
How common are truck crashes in Como?
599 truck crashes have been reported in Hopkins County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 404 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Como?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Como since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Como?
The worst month is September: 11.9% of truck crashes in Hopkins County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Como?
Since 2015, Hopkins County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Como compared with Texas?
Hopkins County records 131.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Como?
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.