Hardin, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hardin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hardin and Liberty County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Liberty County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 1,016 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Liberty County compares with Texas
Liberty County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Liberty County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Liberty County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Liberty County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Liberty County at a glance: 7.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,016 crashes involving commercial trucks in Liberty County since 2015: 727 people were injured and 74 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Hardin had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Liberty County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hardin is SR-146, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-105 (4), Fm 770 (1) and Fm 834 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Hardin fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-146; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Liberty County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-146 | 6 |
| SR-105 | 4 |
| Fm 770 | 1 |
| Fm 834 | 1 |
| US-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Liberty County) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 43 |
| Sh 146 | 17 |
| US-59 | 13 |
| Fm 1960 | 11 |
| SR-90 | 10 |
| Sh 105 | 9 |
| Sh 321 | 7 |
| Fm 2025 | 7 |
Hardin at a glance
| Population | 865 |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Density | 334 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Liberty 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 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 67 | +24% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 66 | -2% | 5.0 |
| 2020s | 94 | +43% | 5.2 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 94. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hardin
How many truck accidents are there in Hardin?
Liberty County has had 1,016 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 727 people and killing 74.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hardin?
SR-146 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hardin since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardin?
The worst month is October: 10.2% of truck crashes in Liberty County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hardin?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Liberty County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hardin compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Liberty County has 74.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hardin?
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.