Emerald Bay, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Emerald Bay: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Emerald Bay 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 |
Smith County sits below Texas on after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Smith County at a glance: 1 in 56 crashes involve a garbage truck (43 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,497 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Smith County. They injured 1,784 people and killed 124.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Emerald Bay since 2015, this page uses Smith County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Emerald Bay is SR-155, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-175 (2), CR-INDIANOLA Road (1) and CR-TLWY49 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 43 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (16%).
They recorded 7.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Emerald Bay fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-155, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-155 | 4 |
| US-175 | 2 |
| CR-INDIANOLA Road | 1 |
| CR-TLWY49 | 1 |
| Fm2661 | 1 |
| US-69 | 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 |
Emerald Bay at a glance
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75762) | $90,057 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75762) | $302,343 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 125 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 225. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 5.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Emerald Bay
How many truck crashes happen in Emerald Bay?
Smith County has had 2,497 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,784 people and killing 124.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Emerald Bay?
SR-155 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Emerald Bay since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Emerald Bay?
Truck crashes in Smith County peak in July, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Emerald Bay?
Garbage trucks were involved in 43 reported crashes in Smith County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does Emerald Bay compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Smith County has 86.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Emerald Bay?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.