ZIP 75645 (Gilmer, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75645: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Upshur County: 8.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 358 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Upshur County. They injured 240 people and killed 31.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.9%).
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 (8). It is followed by SR-300 (4), SR-155 (2) and Fm 1845 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 75645 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-271 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
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 | 8 |
| SR-300 | 4 |
| SR-155 | 2 |
| Fm 1845 | 1 |
| SR-154 | 1 |
| US-259 | 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 75645 at a glance
| Population | 10,400 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,438 |
| Median home value | $167,192 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75645
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75645?
358 truck crashes have been reported in Upshur County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 240 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75645?
NHTSA data shows US-271 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75645 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75645?
June has the most truck crashes in Upshur County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75645?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Upshur County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 75645 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Upshur County records 71.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75645?
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.