Hutchinson County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hutchinson 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
2 of 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hutchinson County compares with Texas
Hutchinson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hutchinson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hutchinson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 13.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 49% below the state |
Hutchinson County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Hutchinson County at a glance: 1 in 47 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.1%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Hutchinson County has recorded 99 truck crashes since 2015, with 55 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 43 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (16.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Hutchinson County happened on SR-136 (2) and SR-152 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Hutchinson County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hutchinson County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.5% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Hutchinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hutchinson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-136 | 2 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hutchinson County) |
|---|---|
| E 800 3Rd St | 2 |
| N 1500 N Main St St | 2 |
| Carolina St | 1 |
| Crockett St | 1 |
| E 100 E 7Th St | 1 |
| E 1000 3Rd | 1 |
| E 200 Broadway | 1 |
| Fairlanes Blvd | 1 |
Hutchinson County at a glance
| Population | 19,721 |
| Land area | 887.4 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,085 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hutchinson 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 | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | -20% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | +0% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +2% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hutchinson County
ZIP codes in Hutchinson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hutchinson County
How many truck crashes happen in Hutchinson County?
Hutchinson County has had 99 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 55 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hutchinson County?
The worst month is October: 16.2% of truck crashes in Hutchinson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hutchinson County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Hutchinson County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hutchinson County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Hutchinson County has 43.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hutchinson County?
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.