Gustine, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gustine: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gustine and Comanche County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Comanche County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 341 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Comanche County compares with Texas
Comanche County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Comanche County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Comanche County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 207.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 31% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Comanche County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Comanche County: 27.5% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Comanche County has recorded 341 truck crashes since 2015, with 134 people injured and 20 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Gustine had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Comanche County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Gustine is SR-36, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-87 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Gustine fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Comanche County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Comanche County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 5 |
| US-87 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Comanche County) |
|---|---|
| E 500 Central Ave | 5 |
| E 1200 Central Ave | 4 |
| Sh 36 | 3 |
| E 100 Central Ave | 2 |
| E 200 Central St | 2 |
| E 2200 377 Hwy | 2 |
| S 100 Austin St | 2 |
| W 900 Central Ave | 2 |
Gustine at a glance
| Population | 420 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 459 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76455) | $56,346 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76455) | $145,616 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Comanche 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 | 12 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | +2% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 22 | +79% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 29 | +30% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gustine
How many truck accidents are there in Gustine?
Comanche County has had 341 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 134 people and killing 20.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gustine?
SR-36 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gustine since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gustine?
The worst month is February: 10.3% of truck crashes in Comanche County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gustine?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Comanche County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Gustine compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 207.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Comanche County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gustine?
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.