Nome, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nome: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nome and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Texas
Jefferson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 97.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 37% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Jefferson County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Jefferson County: April garbage-truck crashes peak in April (29% of the year's total).
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 2,903 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,886 people injured and 80 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Nome since 2015; patterns below come from Jefferson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-105 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-90 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 34 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (29%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.0, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Nome fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-105, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-105 | 4 |
| US-90 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 387 |
| College St | 87 |
| Eastex Fwy | 85 |
| Memorial Blvd | 32 |
| Ih 10 Fwy | 25 |
| Gulfway Dr | 23 |
| Ih 10 Hwy | 20 |
| Fannett Rd | 19 |
Nome at a glance
| Population | 470 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 403 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77629) | $62,692 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77629) | $197,392 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 164 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 188 | +15% | 5.7 |
| 2010s | 188 | -0% | 4.3 |
| 2020s | 278 | +48% | 6.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 164 to 278. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Nome
How many truck crashes happen in Nome?
2,903 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 80 deaths and 1,886 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Nome?
NHTSA data shows SR-105 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Nome since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Nome?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in July, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Nome?
34 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Nome compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Jefferson County records 97.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Nome?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.