Omaha, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Omaha: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Omaha 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.
What stands out in Morris County: 1 in 41 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.4%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 174 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morris County. They injured 102 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Omaha since 2015, this page uses Morris County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.6% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-30 leads within 10 miles of Omaha with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-259 (3) and US-67 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Omaha fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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 | 5 |
| US-259 | 3 |
| US-67 | 3 |
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 |
Omaha at a glance
| Population | 939 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 647 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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Omaha
How many truck crashes happen in Omaha?
Since 2015, 174 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morris County (102 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Omaha?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Omaha since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Omaha?
Truck crashes in Morris County peak in February, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Omaha?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Morris County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Omaha compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 122.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morris County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Omaha?
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.