ZIP 75706 (Tyler, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75706: 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 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.8%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,497 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Smith County. They injured 1,784 people and killed 124.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
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.
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 75706 is I-20, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-323 (5), SR-31 (4) and SR-155 (3).
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.1 deaths compared with 4.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75706 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 | 11 |
| SR-323 | 5 |
| SR-31 | 4 |
| SR-155 | 3 |
| US-271 | 3 |
| US-80 | 2 |
| 49 Tollway Ramp | 1 |
| Fm 14 | 1 |
| Fm 1804 | 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 75706 at a glance
| Population | 9,560 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,687 |
| Median home value | $147,129 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.5 a year in 2016–19 and 8.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 75706
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 75706?
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 75706?
I-20 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75706 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75706?
July has the most truck crashes in Smith County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75706?
43 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Smith County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75706 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Smith County records 86.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75706?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.