ZIP 77585 (Saratoga, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77585: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hardin 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
10 of 470 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardin County compares with Texas
Hardin County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardin County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 86% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Hardin County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Hardin County: 1 in 55 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.8%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 470 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hardin County since 2015: 269 people were injured and 27 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 43.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
0.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 77585 is SR-105, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fm 770 (1) and Fm1003 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 77585 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardin County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-105, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-105 | 3 |
| Fm 770 | 1 |
| Fm1003 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardin County) |
|---|---|
| N Main St | 8 |
| US-96 | 6 |
| N Lhs Dr | 5 |
| S Main St | 4 |
| Cooks Lake Rd | 3 |
| Sh 105 | 3 |
| US-69 | 3 |
| W Frontage Rd | 3 |
ZIP 77585 at a glance
| Population | 1,112 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $200,739 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardin 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 | 29 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 35 | +20% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 35 | +1% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 41 | +16% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 41. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77585
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 77585?
470 truck crashes have been reported in Hardin County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 269 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 77585?
NHTSA data shows SR-105 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77585 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 77585?
Truck crashes in Hardin County peak in July, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77585?
Since 2015, Hardin County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 77585 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardin County has 68.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 77585?
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.