Hawk Cove, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hawk Cove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hawk Cove and Hunt County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hunt County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 1,225 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hunt County compares with Texas
Hunt County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hunt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hunt County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.5% | 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.
The headline for Hawk Cove: SR-34 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Hawk Cove since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,225 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hunt County since 2015: 798 people were injured and 59 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hawk Cove since 2015, this page uses Hunt County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 6.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-34 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by Fm 513 (1) and SR-276 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Hawk Cove fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-34, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.5% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hunt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-34 | 4 |
| Fm 513 | 1 |
| SR-276 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hunt County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 37 |
| Joe Ramsey Blvd | 27 |
| Wesley St | 18 |
| Lee St | 16 |
| E 600 Quinlan Pkwy | 8 |
| W Interstate 30 | 8 |
| Stonewall St | 7 |
| Ih 30 Hwy | 7 |
Hawk Cove at a glance
| Population | 511 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,389 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75474) | $64,103 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75474) | $189,293 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hunt 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 | 54 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 60 | +12% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 70 | +15% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 128 | +84% | 4.6 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 128. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hawk Cove
How many truck crashes happen in Hawk Cove?
1,225 truck crashes have been reported in Hunt County since 2015, with 59 deaths and 798 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hawk Cove?
SR-34 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hawk Cove since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hawk Cove?
The worst month is July: 9.4% of truck crashes in Hunt County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hawk Cove?
Since 2015, Hunt County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hawk Cove compared with Texas?
Hunt County records 87.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hawk Cove?
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.