Gary City, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gary City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gary City and Panola County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Panola County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 684 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Panola County compares with Texas
Panola County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Panola County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Panola County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 250.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Panola County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Panola County: 9.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 684 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Panola County. They injured 444 people and killed 67.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Gary City since 2015; patterns below come from Panola County as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Gary City is US-59, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-315 (6), Fm 2517 (2) and US-79 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Gary City fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Panola County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-59; 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
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 Panola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 9 |
| SR-315 | 6 |
| Fm 2517 | 2 |
| US-79 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Panola County) |
|---|---|
| Sw 3200 Loop 149 | 9 |
| E 900 Sabine St | 8 |
| Se 2300 Loop 59 | 8 |
| Forsythe St | 6 |
| US-59 | 4 |
| US-79 | 4 |
| E 1000 Sabine St | 3 |
| E 800 Sabine St | 3 |
Gary City at a glance
| Population | 343 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 181 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75643) | $59,342 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75643) | $154,722 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Panola 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 | 41 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 66 | +62% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 53 | -20% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 67 | +27% | 4.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 67 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gary City
How many truck accidents are there in Gary City?
684 truck crashes have been reported in Panola County since 2015, with 67 deaths and 444 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Gary City?
NHTSA data shows US-59 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gary City since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gary City?
March has the most truck crashes in Panola County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gary City?
Since 2015, Panola County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Gary City compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Panola County records 250.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gary 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.