ZIP 78141 (Nordheim, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78141: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in DeWitt 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
1 of 339 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeWitt County compares with Texas
DeWitt County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeWitt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeWitt County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 148.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 30.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
DeWitt County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in DeWitt County: 1 in 303 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 339 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DeWitt County. They injured 189 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 78141 since 2015: SR-119 (2), SR-72 (2) and Fm 627 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78141 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- With 2.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in DeWitt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-119 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| Fm 627 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeWitt County) |
|---|---|
| Garfield Rd | 8 |
| US-87 | 5 |
| Cheapside Rd | 4 |
| Frank Kozielski Rd | 4 |
| Bellevue Cemetery Rd | 3 |
| Sh 119 | 3 |
| Simpson Ranch Rd | 3 |
| E 500 Main St | 2 |
ZIP 78141 at a glance
| Population | 868 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,553 |
| Median home value | $74,794 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeWitt 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 | 10 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 12 | +18% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 37 | +205% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 26 | -29% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78141
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78141?
Since 2015, 339 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeWitt County (189 injured, 18 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 78141?
August has the most truck crashes in DeWitt County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78141?
Since 2015, DeWitt County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78141 compare with Texas?
DeWitt County records 148.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78141?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.