Gilmer, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gilmer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gilmer and Upshur County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Upshur County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 358 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Upshur County compares with Texas
Upshur County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Upshur County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Upshur County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 82% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 18.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Upshur County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Upshur County at a glance: 8.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 358 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Upshur County. They injured 240 people and killed 31.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Gilmer had 58 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Upshur County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Gilmer is US-271, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-300 (4), SR-155 (2) and Fm 1845 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Gilmer fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Upshur County.
- Check whether your routes use US-271, 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
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 Upshur County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-271 | 9 |
| SR-300 | 4 |
| SR-155 | 2 |
| Fm 1845 | 1 |
| SR-154 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Upshur County) |
|---|---|
| US-271 | 13 |
| Sh 154 | 4 |
| Sh 155 | 4 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| E 700 Broadway | 2 |
| N 100 Us 259 | 2 |
| S 100 Wood St | 2 |
| S 900 Wood St | 2 |
Gilmer at a glance
| Population | 5,207 |
| Land area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,374 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75644) | $57,633 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75644) | $169,578 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Upshur 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 | 25 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 30 | +22% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 26 | -13% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 33 | +24% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gilmer
How many truck accidents are there in Gilmer?
Upshur County has had 358 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 240 people and killing 31.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Gilmer?
Since 2015, US-271 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gilmer: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gilmer?
June has the most truck crashes in Upshur County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gilmer?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Upshur County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does Gilmer compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Upshur County has 71.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gilmer?
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.