ZIP 79506 (Blackwell, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79506: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nolan 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
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. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Nolan County: 10.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Nolan County has recorded 980 truck crashes since 2015, with 375 people injured and 32 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79506 since 2015: SR-153 (2), SR-70 (2) and US-277 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79506 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 10.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-153 | 2 |
| SR-70 | 2 |
| US-277 | 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 |
ZIP 79506 at a glance
| Population | 538 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,942 |
| Median home value | $115,452 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79506
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79506?
Since 2015, 980 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nolan County (375 injured, 32 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79506?
The worst month is May: 10.7% of truck crashes in Nolan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79506?
Since 2015, Nolan County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79506 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Nolan County has 594.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79506?
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.