Gorman, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gorman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gorman and Eastland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Eastland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 824 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Eastland County compares with Texas
Eastland County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Eastland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Eastland County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 383.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 6.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 3.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Eastland County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Eastland County at a glance: 6.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 824 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Eastland County. They injured 389 people and killed 36.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Gorman since 2015; patterns below come from Eastland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Road surface: 6.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Gorman is Fm 2214, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-16 (2) and SR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Gorman fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Eastland County.
- Look at alternatives to Fm 2214 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 6.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment 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 Eastland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 2214 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Eastland County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 38 |
| Conrad Hilton Blvd | 9 |
| Mile Marker | 6 |
| E 1400 Main St | 4 |
| Mile Marker 332 | 4 |
| W Mm332 Ih 20 Hwy | 4 |
| Fm 2214 | 3 |
| 330Mm Ih 20 | 2 |
Gorman at a glance
| Population | 1,004 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 611 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76454) | $36,354 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76454) | $93,317 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Eastland 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 | 28 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 33 | +15% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 52 | +58% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 85 | +64% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 85 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gorman
How common are truck crashes in Gorman?
Eastland County has had 824 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 389 people and killing 36.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gorman?
Fm 2214 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gorman since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gorman?
February has the most truck crashes in Eastland County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gorman?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Eastland County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Gorman compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 383.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Eastland County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gorman?
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.