Longview, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Longview: 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
19 of 514 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Longview compares with Texas
Longview against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Longview stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Longview | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 3.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Longview has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Longview: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.6%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 514 crashes involving commercial trucks in Longview since 2015: 327 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of Longview with 22 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-259 (4), US-80 (3) and SR-281 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Longview fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Longview.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Longview
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 22 |
| US-259 | 4 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| SR-281 | 2 |
| SR-300 | 2 |
| Sl 281 | 2 |
| Fm 1845 | 1 |
| Fm 2208/Alpine Rd | 1 |
| Fm 349 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Longview) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 35 |
| Estes Pkwy | 27 |
| Gilmer Rd | 23 |
| S 3300 Eastman Rd | 20 |
| Mccann Rd | 15 |
| Judson Rd | 15 |
| Pine Tree Rd | 8 |
| Fourth St | 7 |
Longview at a glance
| Population | 83,668 |
| Land area | 56.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,488 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Longview 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 | 38 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 33 | -13% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 43 | +30% | 4.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 43 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 Longview
How many truck crashes happen in Longview?
Since 2015, 514 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Longview (327 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Longview?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 22 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Longview since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Longview?
Truck crashes in Longview peak in September, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Longview?
Since 2015, Longview has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Longview compared with Texas?
Longview records 53.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Longview?
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.