Naples, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Naples: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Naples and Morris County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Morris County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 174 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morris County compares with Texas
Morris County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morris County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morris County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Morris County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Morris County: 1 in 41 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.4%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Morris County has recorded 174 truck crashes since 2015, with 102 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
Naples had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Morris County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-259 (2) and US-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Naples fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, 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.
- 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 Morris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 4 |
| US-259 | 2 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morris County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 5 |
| Broadnax St | 2 |
| E 300 Watson Blvd | 2 |
| Linda Dr | 2 |
| Sh 49 | 2 |
| Broadnax Street | 1 |
| E 300 Cj Wise Pkwy | 1 |
| E 800 Main St | 1 |
Naples at a glance
| Population | 1,411 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 596 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75571) | $56,151 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75571) | $172,784 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morris 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 | 14 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 12 | -8% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 16 | +24% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | -3% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Naples
How common are truck crashes in Naples?
174 truck crashes have been reported in Morris County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 102 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Naples?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Naples since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Naples?
Truck crashes in Morris County peak in February, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Naples?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Morris County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does Naples compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Morris County has 122.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Naples?
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.