Gainesville, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gainesville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
3 of 339 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gainesville compares with Texas
Gainesville against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gainesville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gainesville | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 156.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Gainesville sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Gainesville: I-35 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Gainesville.
Overview
Gainesville has recorded 339 truck crashes since 2015, with 154 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 10 miles of Gainesville with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-82 (3), CR-219 (1) and Fm 371 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Gainesville fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gainesville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 8 |
| US-82 | 3 |
| CR-219 | 1 |
| Fm 371 | 1 |
| Grand Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gainesville) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 7 |
| E 3400 Us Highway 82 Hwy | 4 |
| W 900 Us Highway 82 | 3 |
| E 800 Us Highway 82 Hwy | 3 |
| Brewer Ln | 3 |
| W 3000 Us 82 | 2 |
| S 2200 Interstate 35 | 2 |
| US-82 | 2 |
Gainesville at a glance
| Population | 18,295 |
| Land area | 19.3 sq mi |
| Density | 948 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gainesville 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 | 8 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 13 | +70% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 37 | +184% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 37 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gainesville
How many truck crashes happen in Gainesville?
Since 2015, 339 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gainesville (154 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gainesville?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gainesville since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gainesville?
Truck crashes in Gainesville peak in January, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gainesville?
Since 2015, Gainesville has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Gainesville compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 156.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gainesville, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gainesville?
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.