ZIP 75647 (Gladewater, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75647: 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.
What stands out in Gregg County: 1 in 46 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.2%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,423 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gregg County since 2015: 971 people were injured and 58 were killed.
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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
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 (12). It is followed by US-271 (5), US-80 (4) and SR-31 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 31 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Their busiest month is January, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.4 deaths compared with 4.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75647 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 12 |
| US-271 | 5 |
| US-80 | 4 |
| SR-31 | 3 |
| SR-135 | 2 |
| Fm 16 | 1 |
| Fm 1845 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
| SR-485 | 1 |
| US-259 | 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 75647 at a glance
| Population | 13,299 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,809 |
| Median home value | $165,949 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75647
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75647?
Since 2015, 1,423 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gregg County (971 injured, 58 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75647?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75647: 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75647?
July has the most truck crashes in Gregg County, 9.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75647?
Since 2015, Gregg County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75647 compare with Texas?
Gregg County records 96.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75647?
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.