Nocona, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nocona: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nocona and Montague County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Montague County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 226 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montague County compares with Texas
Montague County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montague County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montague County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Montague County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Montague County: 17.9% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Montague County has recorded 226 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Nocona since 2015; patterns below come from Montague County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
2.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Nocona since 2015: Fm 2634 (1) and US-82 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Nocona fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Montague County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 2634 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montague County) |
|---|---|
| E 500 Wise St | 3 |
| US-287 | 3 |
| US-81 | 2 |
| Access Rd | 1 |
| Carter Lake Dr | 1 |
| E 0000 287 Hwy | 1 |
| E 100 Wise St | 1 |
| E 1200 Wise St | 1 |
Nocona at a glance
| Population | 3,236 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,150 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76255) | $55,841 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76255) | $167,992 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montague 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 | 15 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 19 | +29% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 22 | +12% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 21 | -2% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Nocona
How many truck accidents are there in Nocona?
Montague County has had 226 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 114 people and killing 17.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Nocona?
The worst month is July: 11.5% of truck crashes in Montague County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Nocona?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montague County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Nocona compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Montague County has 88.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Nocona?
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.