ZIP 75707 (Tyler, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75707: 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.8%, against 1.1% for 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%).
November through March accounts for 39.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
SR-31 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75707 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-323 (3), US-271 (3) and I-20 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 43 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.1% across 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 ZIP 75707 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.
- 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
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 | 7 |
| SR-323 | 3 |
| US-271 | 3 |
| I-20 | 2 |
| SR-135 | 2 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
| Fm 757 | 1 |
| Fm2767 Erwin St | 1 |
| SR-110 | 1 |
| SR-248 | 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 75707 at a glance
| Population | 17,532 |
| Density | 129 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,954 |
| Median home value | $274,973 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 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 75707
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75707?
Since 2015, 2,497 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Smith County (1,784 injured, 124 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 75707?
NHTSA data shows SR-31 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 75707 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 75707?
July has the most truck crashes in Smith County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 75707?
Garbage trucks were involved in 43 reported crashes in Smith County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 75707 compared with Texas?
Smith County records 86.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 75707?
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.