ZIP 75643 (Gary, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75643: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Panola 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
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 |
Panola County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: 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
Panola County has recorded 684 truck crashes since 2015, with 444 people injured and 67 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
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 ZIP 75643 is US-59, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-315 (4), Fm 2517 (1) and US-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75643 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-59 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 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 | 4 |
| Fm 2517 | 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 |
ZIP 75643 at a glance
| Population | 2,300 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,342 |
| Median home value | $154,722 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 67. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75643
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75643?
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 ZIP 75643?
Since 2015, US-59 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75643: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75643?
The worst month is March: 10.7% of truck crashes in Panola County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75643?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Panola County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75643 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 250.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Panola County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75643?
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.