Liberty City, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Liberty City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Liberty 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 |
Gregg County sits below Texas 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.2%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,423 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gregg County since 2015: 971 people were injured and 58 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Liberty City since 2015; patterns below come from Gregg County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 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 within 10 miles of Liberty City with 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-31 (4), US-271 (4) and US-259 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
31 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
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 Liberty City fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Gregg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 18 |
| SR-31 | 4 |
| US-271 | 4 |
| US-259 | 3 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| SR-135 | 2 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| Fm 16 | 1 |
| SR-485 | 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 |
Liberty City at a glance
| Land area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75647) | $65,809 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75647) | $165,949 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Liberty City
How many truck crashes happen in Liberty City?
1,423 truck crashes have been reported in Gregg County since 2015, with 58 deaths and 971 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Liberty City?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Liberty City: 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in Liberty City?
The worst month is July: 9.0% of truck crashes in Gregg County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Liberty City?
31 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gregg County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Liberty 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Liberty 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.