Smyer, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Smyer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Smyer and Hockley County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hockley County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 179 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hockley County compares with Texas
Hockley County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hockley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hockley County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Hockley County sits below Texas on in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Hockley County: May the month with the most truck crashes: 12.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 179 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hockley County since 2015: 110 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Smyer since 2015, this page uses Hockley County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Smyer since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm 1585 (1), Fm 2378 (1), Fm 2641 (1), Fm 3261 (1) and SR-114 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Smyer fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- With 1.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hockley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 1585 | 1 |
| Fm 2378 | 1 |
| Fm 2641 | 1 |
| Fm 3261 | 1 |
| SR-114 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hockley County) |
|---|---|
| Black Gold Rd | 3 |
| Filly Rd | 3 |
| Fm 300 | 3 |
| W 100 Hwy 114 | 3 |
| County Rd | 2 |
| E 100 114 Hwy | 2 |
| Roughneck Rd | 2 |
| 1500 10Th St | 1 |
Smyer at a glance
| Population | 444 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 557 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79367) | $46,458 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79367) | $103,104 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hockley 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 | 13 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | +8% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +13% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 13 | -18% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Smyer
How many truck crashes happen in Smyer?
Hockley County has had 179 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 110 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Smyer?
The worst month is May: 12.8% of truck crashes in Hockley County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Smyer?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hockley County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Smyer compared with Texas?
Hockley County records 68.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Smyer?
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.