ZIP 75603 (Longview, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75603: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gregg County, 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
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 has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Gregg County at a glance: 1 in 46 crashes involve a garbage truck (31 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,423 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gregg County. They injured 971 people and killed 58.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (21). After it: US-259 (4), SR-281 (2) and SR-42 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
31 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (19% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.4 deaths compared with 4.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75603 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.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Gregg County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 21 |
| US-259 | 4 |
| SR-281 | 2 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| Sl 281 | 2 |
| Fm 2208/Alpine Rd | 1 |
| Fm 349 | 1 |
| SR-149 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| US-80 | 1 |
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 |
ZIP 75603 at a glance
| Population | 6,061 |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,212 |
| Median home value | $191,564 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75603
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75603?
1,423 truck crashes have been reported in Gregg County since 2015, with 58 deaths and 971 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75603?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 21 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75603 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75603?
Truck crashes in Gregg County peak in July, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75603?
Garbage trucks were involved in 31 reported crashes in Gregg County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75603 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Gregg County has 96.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75603?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.