Gunter, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gunter: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gunter and Grayson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grayson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 1,050 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grayson County compares with Texas
Grayson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grayson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grayson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Grayson County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Grayson County: 2.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,050 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grayson County since 2015: 707 people were injured and 62 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Gunter had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Grayson County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Gunter happened on Fm 121 (2), Fm 455 (2), US-377 (2), CR-134 (1) and Dallas Pkwy (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Gunter fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Grayson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 121 | 2 |
| Fm 455 | 2 |
| US-377 | 2 |
| CR-134 | 1 |
| Dallas Pkwy | 1 |
| Fm 428 | 1 |
| Mu-Sweetwater Way | 1 |
| SR-289 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grayson County) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 36 |
| US-69 | 6 |
| Fm 121 | 5 |
| N Us 75 Hwy | 5 |
| S 1800 U S Highway 75 | 5 |
| S 3600 Us 75 Hwy | 5 |
| Texoma Pkwy | 5 |
| Fm 1897 | 4 |
Gunter at a glance
| Population | 2,498 |
| Land area | 19.4 sq mi |
| Density | 129 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75058) | $125,694 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75058) | $498,049 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grayson 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 | 58 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 52 | -9% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 65 | +25% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 101 | +55% | 5.0 |
In the 1990s about 58 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 101. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gunter
How many truck crashes happen in Gunter?
Since 2015, 1,050 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grayson County (707 injured, 62 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Gunter?
June has the most truck crashes in Grayson County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gunter?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grayson County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Gunter compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Grayson County has 59.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gunter?
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.