Roscoe, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roscoe: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Roscoe 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Nolan County at a glance: 10.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 980 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nolan County since 2015: 375 people were injured and 32 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 83 truck crashes reported in Roscoe 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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (6.6%).
Road surface: 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of Roscoe with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-84 (5), Fm 608 (1) and SR-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Roscoe fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 10.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Nolan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 12 |
| US-84 | 5 |
| Fm 608 | 1 |
| SR-70 | 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 |
Roscoe at a glance
| Population | 1,209 |
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Density | 375 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79545) | $58,482 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79545) | $103,137 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 85 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Roscoe
How many truck crashes happen in Roscoe?
Since 2015, 980 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nolan County (375 injured, 32 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Roscoe?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Roscoe: 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Roscoe?
The worst month is May: 10.7% of truck crashes in Nolan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Roscoe?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nolan County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Roscoe compared with Texas?
Nolan County records 594.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Roscoe?
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.