Reno, Parker County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Reno, Parker County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Reno, Parker County and Parker County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Parker County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 1,407 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Parker County compares with Texas
Parker County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Parker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Parker County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Parker County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Reno, Parker County: US-81 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Reno.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,407 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Parker County. They injured 778 people and killed 66.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Reno, Parker County since 2015; patterns below come from Parker County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: Fm 51 (3), Fm 730 (3) and Fm 1220 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Reno, Parker County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-81, 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 Parker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 4 |
| Fm 51 | 3 |
| Fm 730 | 3 |
| Fm 1220 | 1 |
| Fm 1220/Boat Club Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2257 Knob Hill Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2257/Knob Hill Rd | 1 |
| Fm 730/Allen St | 1 |
| Pojo Dr | 1 |
| SR-199 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Parker County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 60 |
| Fort Worth Hwy | 25 |
| Santa Fe Dr | 14 |
| Mineral Wells Hwy | 11 |
| US-180 | 10 |
| Peaster Hwy | 9 |
| Church Rd | 8 |
| N 100 Main St | 8 |
Reno, Parker County at a glance
| Population | 3,650 |
| Land area | 13.2 sq mi |
| Density | 277 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76020) | $87,298 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76020) | $306,690 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Parker 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 | 44 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 92 | +109% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 91 | -1% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 139 | +52% | 5.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 139 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Reno, Parker County
How many truck crashes happen in Reno, Parker County?
1,407 truck crashes have been reported in Parker County since 2015, with 66 deaths and 778 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Reno, Parker County?
NHTSA data shows US-81 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Reno since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Reno, Parker County?
The worst month is October: 9.8% of truck crashes in Parker County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Reno, Parker County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Parker County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does Reno, Parker County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 66.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Parker County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Reno, Parker County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.