ZIP 75644 (Gilmer, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75644: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Upshur 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
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 |
Upshur County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Upshur County: 8.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in 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.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-271 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by SR-155 (2), SR-154 (1) and SR-300 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75644 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 Upshur County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-271 | 9 |
| SR-155 | 2 |
| SR-154 | 1 |
| SR-300 | 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 |
ZIP 75644 at a glance
| Population | 12,774 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,633 |
| Median home value | $169,578 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 33. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75644
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75644?
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 ZIP 75644?
NHTSA data shows US-271 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75644 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75644?
Truck crashes in Upshur County peak in June, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75644?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Upshur County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75644 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Upshur County has 71.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75644?
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.