Clarksville City, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clarksville City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clarksville City and Gregg County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gregg County numbers.
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.
Gregg County at a glance: 1 in 46 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.2%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,423 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gregg County. They injured 971 people and killed 58.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Clarksville City since 2015; patterns below come from Gregg County as a whole.
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
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (17). Next come US-271 (5), SR-300 (4) and US-80 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
31 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (19% of them).
They recorded 3.4 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Clarksville City fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gregg County.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 17 |
| US-271 | 5 |
| SR-300 | 4 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| SR-135 | 2 |
| SR-281 | 2 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| Sl 281 | 2 |
| Fm 1845 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 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 |
Clarksville City at a glance
| Population | 787 |
| Land area | 6.4 sq mi |
| Density | 124 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75693) | $102,146 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75693) | $210,905 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 106 to 124. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clarksville City
How many truck crashes happen in Clarksville City?
Since 2015, 1,423 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gregg County (971 injured, 58 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Clarksville City?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clarksville City since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Clarksville City?
Truck crashes in Gregg County peak in July, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clarksville City?
Since 2015, Gregg County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Clarksville City compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 96.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gregg County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clarksville City?
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.