Whitehouse, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whitehouse: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Whitehouse 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. Where it is higher: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Whitehouse had 19 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Smith County numbers.
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 Whitehouse is SR-31, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-64 (2), CR-TLWY49 (1) and Fm2767 Erwin St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 43 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
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 Whitehouse 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-31; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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-31 | 4 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| CR-TLWY49 | 1 |
| Fm2767 Erwin St | 1 |
| SR-110 | 1 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
| SR-248 | 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 |
Whitehouse at a glance
| Population | 9,781 |
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,780 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75791) | $92,107 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75791) | $267,216 |
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. 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 Whitehouse
How many truck accidents are there in Whitehouse?
2,497 truck crashes have been reported in Smith County since 2015, with 124 deaths and 1,784 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Whitehouse?
NHTSA data shows SR-31 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Whitehouse since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Whitehouse?
July has the most truck crashes in Smith County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Whitehouse?
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 Whitehouse compare 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 Whitehouse?
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.