Hideaway, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hideaway: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hideaway 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 has lower values than Texas for after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Smith County: 1 in 56 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.8%, vs 1.1% in 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 0 truck crashes reported in Hideaway 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%).
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in 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
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). Next come SR-49 (3), 49 Tollway Ramp (1) and Fm 1804 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
43 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
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 Hideaway fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Smith County.
- 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 Smith County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 13 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| 49 Tollway Ramp | 1 |
| Fm 1804 | 1 |
| Fm 279 | 1 |
| Main Street | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| Tl 49 | 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 |
Hideaway at a glance
| Population | 3,402 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,647 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75771) | $93,462 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75771) | $302,458 |
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 Hideaway
How many truck crashes happen in Hideaway?
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 Hideaway?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hideaway: 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hideaway?
The worst month is July: 9.7% of truck crashes in Smith County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hideaway?
43 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Smith County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hideaway compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 86.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Smith County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hideaway?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.