Trent, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Trent: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Trent 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
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 0 truck crashes reported in Trent since 2015, this page uses Nolan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in October (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 6.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of Trent with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Trent fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 8 |
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 |
Trent at a glance
| Population | 295 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 730 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79561) | $93,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79561) | $112,186 |
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. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Trent
How common are truck crashes in Trent?
Nolan County has had 980 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 375 people and killing 32.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Trent?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Trent since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Trent?
Truck crashes in Nolan County peak in May, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Trent?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Nolan County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How does Trent compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 594.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Nolan County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Trent?
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.