Nevada, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nevada: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nevada and Collin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Collin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Collin County compares with Texas
Collin County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Collin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Collin County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Collin County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Nevada: I-30 deadliest road: 16 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Nevada since 2015.
Overview
Collin County has recorded 3,815 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,087 people injured and 102 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Nevada since 2015, this page uses Collin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Nevada is I-30, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-78 (4), Fm 1565 (2) and SR-205 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 51 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Their busiest month is January, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 4.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Nevada fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 27.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Collin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 16 |
| SR-78 | 4 |
| Fm 1565 | 2 |
| SR-205 | 2 |
| SR-276 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| US-380 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Collin County) |
|---|---|
| Dallas North Tollway | 168 |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 134 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 106 |
| Central Expy | 81 |
| US-75 | 74 |
| Sam Rayburn Hwy | 60 |
| N Central Expy | 59 |
| Us 75 Hwy | 53 |
Nevada at a glance
| Population | 1,511 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 633 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75173) | $101,988 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75173) | $360,569 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Collin 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 | 163 | — | 4.9 |
| 2000s | 229 | +41% | 5.5 |
| 2010s | 246 | +8% | 5.4 |
| 2020s | 348 | +41% | 8.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 163 a year in the 1990s and 348 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 8.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Nevada
How many truck crashes happen in Nevada?
Since 2015, 3,815 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Collin County (2,087 injured, 102 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Nevada?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Nevada: 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Nevada?
June has the most truck crashes in Collin County, 9.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Nevada?
Garbage trucks were involved in 51 reported crashes in Collin County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Nevada compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Collin County has 26.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Nevada?
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.