Nordheim, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nordheim: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nordheim and DeWitt County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use DeWitt County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 339 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeWitt County compares with Texas
DeWitt County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeWitt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeWitt County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 148.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 30.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
DeWitt County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
DeWitt County at a glance: 1 in 303 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 339 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DeWitt County. They injured 189 people and killed 18.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Nordheim had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use DeWitt County numbers.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 47.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Nordheim since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-119 (2), SR-72 (2) and Fm 627 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Nordheim fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DeWitt County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- With 2.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in DeWitt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-119 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| Fm 627 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeWitt County) |
|---|---|
| Garfield Rd | 8 |
| US-87 | 5 |
| Cheapside Rd | 4 |
| Frank Kozielski Rd | 4 |
| Bellevue Cemetery Rd | 3 |
| Sh 119 | 3 |
| Simpson Ranch Rd | 3 |
| E 500 Main St | 2 |
Nordheim at a glance
| Population | 345 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 694 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78141) | $43,553 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78141) | $74,794 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeWitt 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 | 10 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 12 | +18% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 37 | +205% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 26 | -29% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Nordheim
How many truck crashes happen in Nordheim?
339 truck crashes have been reported in DeWitt County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 189 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Nordheim?
Truck crashes in DeWitt County peak in August, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Nordheim?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeWitt County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Nordheim compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, DeWitt County has 148.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Nordheim?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.