ZIP 75703 (Tyler, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75703: 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 |
Compared with Texas, Smith County is lower on after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Smith County at a glance: 1 in 56 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.8%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 2,497 crashes involving commercial trucks in Smith County since 2015: 1,784 people were injured and 124 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-31 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-155 (2), SR-323 (2) and SR-64 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 43 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (16% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.1, vs 4.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75703 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-31 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-155 | 2 |
| SR-323 | 2 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| CR-TLWY49 | 1 |
| Fm2661 | 1 |
| Fm2767 Erwin St | 1 |
| SR-110 | 1 |
| SR-248 | 1 |
| Sl 323/Northwest Hwy | 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 75703 at a glance
| Population | 46,039 |
| Density | 323 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,194 |
| Median home value | $331,113 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75703
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75703?
Since 2015, 2,497 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Smith County (1,784 injured, 124 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 75703?
NHTSA data shows SR-31 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75703 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75703?
July has the most truck crashes in Smith County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75703?
Garbage trucks were involved in 43 reported crashes in Smith County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 75703 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
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 ZIP 75703?
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.