Gatesville, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gatesville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gatesville and Coryell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Coryell County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 340 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coryell County compares with Texas
Coryell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coryell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coryell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 4.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Coryell County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Coryell County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Coryell County has recorded 340 truck crashes since 2015, with 177 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
Gatesville had 96 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Coryell County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
2.2% 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 Gatesville is SR-36, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fm 929 (1) and US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Gatesville fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-36, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.2% 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
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 Coryell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 3 |
| Fm 929 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coryell County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 107 | 4 |
| Business 36 | 3 |
| E 2200 Main St | 3 |
| E 3200 Main St | 3 |
| N 1300 36 Hwy | 3 |
| S 2800 State Highway 36 | 3 |
| S 3000 State Highway 36 | 3 |
| Sh 36 | 3 |
Gatesville at a glance
| Population | 16,388 |
| Land area | 10.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,538 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76528) | $70,558 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76528) | $222,218 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coryell 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 | 16 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 23 | +41% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 23 | +1% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 33 | +42% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 33. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gatesville
How many truck crashes happen in Gatesville?
340 truck crashes have been reported in Coryell County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 177 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Gatesville?
SR-36 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gatesville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gatesville?
The worst month is March: 9.4% of truck crashes in Coryell County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gatesville?
Since 2015, Coryell County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Gatesville compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 33.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coryell County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gatesville?
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.