ZIP 79225 (Chillicothe, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79225: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hardeman 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
0 of 196 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardeman County compares with Texas
Hardeman County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardeman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardeman County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 462.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 7.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 40.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Texas, Hardeman County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Hardeman County at a glance: 6.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 196 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hardeman County since 2015: 115 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 6.1% of truck crashes.
6.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79225 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-287 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hardeman County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79225 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 6.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Hardeman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardeman County) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 33 |
| Sh 6 | 3 |
| W 100 11Th St | 3 |
| E 1100 11Th St | 2 |
| E 1209 11Th St | 2 |
| E 1415 11Th St | 2 |
| E 700 11Th St | 2 |
| Fm 2363 | 2 |
ZIP 79225 at a glance
| Population | 756 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,333 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardeman 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 | 9 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +9% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 11 | +10% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +65% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79225
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79225?
Hardeman County has had 196 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 115 people and killing 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79225?
Truck crashes in Hardeman County peak in April, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79225?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hardeman County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79225 compared with Texas?
Hardeman County records 462.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79225?
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.