Hurst, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hurst: 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
5 of 288 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hurst compares with Texas
Hurst against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hurst stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hurst | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 63.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 83% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 25.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Hurst has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Hurst: 0.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Hurst has recorded 288 truck crashes since 2015, with 144 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-820 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: I-30 (8), I-35W (7) and SR-180 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Hurst fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hurst.
- Where you can, review stops along I-820; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Hurst
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-820 | 11 |
| I-30 | 8 |
| I-35W | 7 |
| SR-180 | 6 |
| SR-360 | 5 |
| I-35 | 4 |
| SR-121 | 4 |
| US-377 | 4 |
| Abram St | 2 |
| Beach St | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hurst) |
|---|---|
| Airport Fwy | 13 |
| I-820 | 7 |
| Sh 121 | 4 |
| W 1400 Hurst Blvd | 4 |
| Precinct Line Rd | 4 |
| N 100 Ih820 Hwy | 3 |
| 800 121 Hwy | 3 |
| W 1200 Hurst Blvd | 3 |
Hurst at a glance
| Population | 39,500 |
| Land area | 10.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3,964 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76053) | $64,141 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76053) | $270,559 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hurst 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 | 20 | — | 11.5 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 11.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | -19% | 14.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | +59% | 20.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 18.2 a year in 2016–19, 20.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hurst
How many truck crashes happen in Hurst?
Hurst has had 288 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 144 people and killing 2.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hurst?
I-820 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hurst since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hurst?
May has the most truck crashes in Hurst, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hurst?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Hurst since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does Hurst compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hurst has 63.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hurst?
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.