ZIP 77460 (Nada, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 77460: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Colorado County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 885 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Colorado County compares with Texas
Colorado County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Colorado County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Colorado County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 343.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 34.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Colorado County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Colorado County: 1 in 270 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 885 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Colorado County. They injured 542 people and killed 51.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 77460 since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm 950 (1), Fm102 (1) and SR-71 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 77460 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Colorado County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 950 | 1 |
| Fm102 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Colorado County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 105 |
| Sh 71 | 9 |
| Ua 90 | 7 |
| SR-71 | 4 |
| E 700 Ih 10 Hwy | 3 |
| Ih 10 Hwy | 3 |
| Sh 71 Hwy | 3 |
| Walnut St | 3 |
ZIP 77460 at a glance
| Population | 76 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Colorado 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 | 34 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 48 | +41% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 66 | +38% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 78 | +18% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 78. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 77460
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 77460?
Since 2015, 885 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Colorado County (542 injured, 51 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 77460?
Truck crashes in Colorado County peak in March, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 77460?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Colorado County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 77460 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 343.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Colorado County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 77460?
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.