ZIP 76454 (Gorman, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 76454: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Eastland 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
5 of 824 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Eastland County compares with Texas
Eastland County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Eastland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Eastland County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 383.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 6.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 3.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Eastland County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Eastland County at a glance: 6.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 824 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Eastland County. They injured 389 people and killed 36.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Road surface: 6.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Fm 2214 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-16 (1) and SR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 76454 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use Fm 2214, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 6.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Eastland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 2214 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Eastland County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 38 |
| Conrad Hilton Blvd | 9 |
| Mile Marker | 6 |
| E 1400 Main St | 4 |
| Mile Marker 332 | 4 |
| W Mm332 Ih 20 Hwy | 4 |
| Fm 2214 | 3 |
| 330Mm Ih 20 | 2 |
ZIP 76454 at a glance
| Population | 1,320 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $36,354 |
| Median home value | $93,317 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Eastland 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 | 28 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 33 | +15% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 52 | +58% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 85 | +64% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 85 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 76454
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 76454?
Eastland County has had 824 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 389 people and killing 36.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 76454?
NHTSA data shows Fm 2214 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 76454 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 76454?
Truck crashes in Eastland County peak in February, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 76454?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Eastland County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 76454 compare with Texas?
Eastland County records 383.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 76454?
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.