Arp, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Arp: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Arp and Smith County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Smith County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Smith County compares with Texas
Smith County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Smith County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Smith County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Smith County is lower on after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Smith County: 1 in 56 crashes involve a garbage truck (43 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Smith County has recorded 2,497 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,784 people injured and 124 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Arp since 2015, this page uses Smith County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Arp is SR-135, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-64 (2) and Fm 850 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
43 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Their busiest month is April, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 7.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Arp fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Smith County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-135; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Smith County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-135 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| Fm 850 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Smith County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 74 |
| Old Jacksonville Hwy | 22 |
| Troup Hwy | 20 |
| Mineola Hwy | 13 |
| Frankston Hwy | 10 |
| Paluxy Dr | 10 |
| Loop 323 | 9 |
| Sh 155 | 9 |
Arp at a glance
| Population | 987 |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Density | 377 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75750) | $50,948 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75750) | $211,926 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Smith 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 | 125 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 188 | +50% | 6.7 |
| 2010s | 172 | -8% | 5.9 |
| 2020s | 225 | +31% | 8.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 125 a year in the 1990s and 225 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 5.5 a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Arp
How common are truck crashes in Arp?
Since 2015, 2,497 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Smith County (1,784 injured, 124 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Arp?
Since 2015, SR-135 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Arp: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Arp?
The worst month is July: 9.7% of truck crashes in Smith County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Arp?
Since 2015, Smith County has reported 43 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Arp compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 86.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Smith County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Arp?
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.