Blackwell, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blackwell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blackwell and Nolan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Nolan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 980 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nolan County compares with Texas
Nolan County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nolan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nolan County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 594.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 9.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 34% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 6.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Nolan County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Nolan County at a glance: 10.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Nolan County has recorded 980 truck crashes since 2015, with 375 people injured and 32 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Blackwell since 2015, this page uses Nolan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 6.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Blackwell since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-70 (2), US-277 (2) and SR-153 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Blackwell fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 10.2% 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
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 Nolan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 2 |
| US-277 | 2 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nolan County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 64 |
| Sh 153 | 20 |
| Lamar St | 10 |
| US-84 | 6 |
| Nw 9418 Frontage Rd | 3 |
| W 3500 Broadway | 3 |
| Fm 608 | 2 |
| I20 Hwy | 2 |
Blackwell at a glance
| Population | 250 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 423 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79506) | $63,942 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79506) | $115,452 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nolan 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 | 25 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 45 | +78% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 67 | +48% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 85 | +27% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 85. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blackwell
How many truck crashes happen in Blackwell?
Nolan County has had 980 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 375 people and killing 32.
When do most truck crashes happen in Blackwell?
May has the most truck crashes in Nolan County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Blackwell?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Nolan County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How does Blackwell compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Nolan County records 594.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Blackwell?
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.