ZIP 79537 (Nolan, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79537: 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 |
Nolan County sits below Texas 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.
What stands out in Nolan County: 10.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 980 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nolan County. They injured 375 people and killed 32.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 44.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 6.6% of truck crashes.
10.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79537 happened on SR-153 (2) and SR-70 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 79537 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 10.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 | 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 79537 at a glance
| Population | 54 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,917 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 85. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 79537
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79537?
980 truck crashes have been reported in Nolan County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 375 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79537?
Truck crashes in Nolan County peak in May, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79537?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Nolan County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79537 compare with Texas?
Nolan County records 594.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79537?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.