White Oak, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in White Oak: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in White Oak 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. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Gregg County: 1 in 46 crashes involve a garbage truck (31 since 2015), vs 1.1% across 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.
White Oak had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Gregg County numbers.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of White Oak with 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-271 (5), SR-300 (3) and US-259 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 31 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (19%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.4, vs 4.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for White Oak 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 20 |
| US-271 | 5 |
| SR-300 | 3 |
| US-259 | 3 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| SR-135 | 2 |
| SR-281 | 2 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| Sl 281 | 2 |
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 |
White Oak at a glance
| Population | 6,241 |
| Land area | 9.1 sq mi |
| Density | 687 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 |
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. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about White Oak
How common are truck crashes in White Oak?
1,423 truck crashes have been reported in Gregg County since 2015, with 58 deaths and 971 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in White Oak?
I-20 had 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of White Oak since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in White Oak?
Truck crashes in Gregg County peak in July, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in White Oak?
Garbage trucks were involved in 31 reported crashes in Gregg County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in White Oak compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Gregg County has 96.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in White Oak?
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.