Gregg County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gregg County: 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
3.4 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Gregg County compares with Texas
Gregg County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gregg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gregg County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Gregg County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Gregg County: 1 in 46 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.2%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Gregg County has recorded 1,423 truck crashes since 2015, with 971 people injured and 58 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads in Gregg County with 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-259 (4), SR-31 (3) and US-80 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 31 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Their busiest month is January, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.4 deaths compared with 4.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Gregg County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gregg County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Gregg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Gregg County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 20 |
| US-259 | 4 |
| SR-31 | 3 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| SR-135 | 2 |
| SR-281 | 2 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| Sl 281 | 2 |
| Fm 2208/Alpine Rd | 1 |
| Fm 349 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gregg County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 64 |
| Estes Pkwy | 40 |
| Gilmer Rd | 23 |
| S 3300 Eastman Rd | 20 |
| Judson Rd | 18 |
| Mccann Rd | 15 |
| Sh 31 | 9 |
| Pine Tree Rd | 8 |
Gregg County at a glance
| Population | 126,679 |
| Land area | 273.4 sq mi |
| Density | 463 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,658 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gregg 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 | 106 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 135 | +28% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 129 | -5% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 124 | -4% | 4.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 106 a year in the 1990s and 124 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Gregg County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Gregg County
How many truck accidents are there in Gregg County?
Since 2015, 1,423 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gregg County (971 injured, 58 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gregg County?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 20 fatal large-truck crashes in Gregg County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gregg County?
The worst month is July: 9.0% of truck crashes in Gregg County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gregg County?
Since 2015, Gregg County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Gregg County compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 96.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gregg County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gregg County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.