Nolanville, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nolanville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nolanville and Bell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bell County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bell County compares with Texas
Bell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Bell County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Nolanville: 2.4× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Nolanville: 1.2 in 2016–19, 3.0 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,599 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bell County. They injured 1,540 people and killed 99.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 48 truck crashes reported in Nolanville since 2015, this page uses Bell County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by Fm 2484 (3), Fm 439 (2) and I-14 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
26 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (15% of them).
They recorded 12.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Nolanville fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Bell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 5 |
| Fm 2484 | 3 |
| Fm 439 | 2 |
| I-14 | 2 |
| SR-195 | 2 |
| US-190 | 2 |
| Fm 93 | 1 |
| Fm 93 Nolan Valley Rd | 1 |
| I14 Frontage | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bell County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 103 |
| I-14 | 18 |
| Airport Rd | 18 |
| Chaparral Rd | 15 |
| Wendland Rd | 14 |
| Industrial Blvd | 10 |
| Clear Creek Rd | 10 |
| US-190 | 9 |
Nolanville at a glance
| Population | 7,395 |
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,515 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76559) | $76,286 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76559) | $242,554 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bell 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 | 109 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 132 | +21% | 4.6 |
| 2010s | 181 | +37% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 219 | +21% | 7.6 |
In the 1990s about 109 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 219. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Nolanville
How many truck accidents are there in Nolanville?
Bell County has had 2,599 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,540 people and killing 99.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Nolanville?
I-35 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Nolanville since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Nolanville?
The worst month is July: 9.3% of truck crashes in Bell County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Nolanville?
26 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bell County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Nolanville compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Bell County records 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Nolanville?
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.