ZIP 75702 (Tyler, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75702: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Smith County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for 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.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (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 ZIP 75702 is SR-31, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-20 (6), SR-323 (5) and SR-49 (3).
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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.1, vs 4.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75702 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-31, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Smith County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-31 | 7 |
| I-20 | 6 |
| SR-323 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| US-271 | 3 |
| 49 Tollway Ramp | 1 |
| CR-TLWY49 | 1 |
| Fm 14 | 1 |
| Fm2767 Erwin St | 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 |
ZIP 75702 at a glance
| Population | 27,927 |
| Density | 765 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,564 |
| Median home value | $114,564 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75702
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75702?
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 ZIP 75702?
NHTSA data shows SR-31 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75702 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75702?
July has the most truck crashes in Smith County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75702?
Since 2015, Smith County has reported 43 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75702 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Smith County has 86.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 75702?
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.