Gun Barrel City, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gun Barrel City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gun Barrel City and Henderson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Henderson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 546 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henderson County compares with Texas
Henderson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henderson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 17.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Henderson County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Gun Barrel City: SR-198 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Gun Barrel City since 2015.
Overview
Henderson County has recorded 546 truck crashes since 2015, with 429 people injured and 29 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
With 38 truck crashes reported in Gun Barrel City since 2015, this page uses Henderson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-198 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: SR-274 (1), SR-334 (1) and US-175 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Gun Barrel City fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henderson County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-198, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-198 | 2 |
| SR-274 | 1 |
| SR-334 | 1 |
| US-175 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henderson County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 31 | 6 |
| N 1600 Palestine St | 5 |
| W 3400 Corsicana St | 4 |
| W 6000 Dallas Hwy | 4 |
| E 1400 Tyler St | 3 |
| E 700 Corsicana St | 3 |
| Ne 2000 Jed Robinson Loop | 3 |
| Nw 1500 Jed Robinson Loop | 3 |
Gun Barrel City at a glance
| Population | 6,999 |
| Land area | 6.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,119 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75156) | $60,867 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75156) | $197,124 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henderson 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 | 33 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 41 | +22% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 40 | -2% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 51 | +28% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 51 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gun Barrel City
How many truck crashes happen in Gun Barrel City?
546 truck crashes have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 429 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Gun Barrel City?
SR-198 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gun Barrel City since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gun Barrel City?
April has the most truck crashes in Henderson County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gun Barrel City?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Henderson County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Gun Barrel City compare with Texas?
Henderson County records 53.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gun Barrel City?
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.