ZIP 79561 (Trent, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79561: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Nolan County: 10.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 980 crashes involving commercial trucks in Nolan County since 2015: 375 people were injured and 32 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79561 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.2% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 7 |
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 79561 at a glance
| Population | 665 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,250 |
| Median home value | $112,186 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79561
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79561?
Since 2015, 980 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nolan County (375 injured, 32 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79561?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79561 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79561?
Truck crashes in Nolan County peak in May, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79561?
Since 2015, Nolan County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79561 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Nolan County has 594.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79561?
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.