ZIP 77561 (Hardin, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77561: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Liberty County, 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
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 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Liberty County has recorded 1,016 truck crashes since 2015, with 727 people injured and 74 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-146 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-105 (4), US-90 (2) and Fm 563 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 77561 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Liberty County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-146, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| Fm 563 | 1 |
| Fm 770 | 1 |
| Fm 834 | 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 |
ZIP 77561 at a glance
| Population | 36 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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. NHTSA counts 6.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77561
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77561?
Liberty County has had 1,016 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 727 people and killing 74.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 77561?
SR-146 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 77561 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77561?
Truck crashes in Liberty County peak in October, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 77561?
Since 2015, Liberty County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 77561 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 74.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Liberty County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 77561?
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.