ZIP 75662 (Kilgore, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75662: 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 sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Gregg County: 1 in 46 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.2%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Gregg County has recorded 1,423 truck crashes since 2015, with 971 people injured and 58 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
I-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75662 with 21 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-259 (7), SR-31 (4) and SR-135 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 31 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (19%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.4, vs 4.0 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75662 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 | 21 |
| US-259 | 7 |
| SR-31 | 4 |
| SR-135 | 2 |
| SR-281 | 2 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| Sl 281 | 2 |
| US-80 | 2 |
| Fm 349 | 1 |
| Fm 850 | 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 75662 at a glance
| Population | 25,034 |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,096 |
| Median home value | $178,000 |
| 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 106 to 124. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 75662
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75662?
1,423 truck crashes have been reported in Gregg County since 2015, with 58 deaths and 971 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75662?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75662: 21.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75662?
Truck crashes in Gregg County peak in July, with 9.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75662?
Garbage trucks were involved in 31 reported crashes in Gregg County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 75662 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 96.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gregg County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75662?
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.