| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 17, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001549848 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 17, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Hi-Crush Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-35630 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 90-0840530 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1330 Post Oak Blvd. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 600 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77056 |
| City Area Code | (713) |
| Local Phone Number | 980-6200 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | HCRSQ |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
