ZIP 75708 (Tyler, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75708: 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. It stands out for 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
Since 2015, 2,497 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Smith County. They injured 1,784 people and killed 124.
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.
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 75708 is I-20, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-31 (6), SR-323 (5) and SR-155 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 43 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.1% in 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 75708 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 9 |
| SR-31 | 6 |
| SR-323 | 5 |
| SR-155 | 3 |
| US-271 | 3 |
| Fm 14 | 1 |
| Fm 16 | 1 |
| Fm 757 | 1 |
| Fm2767 Erwin St | 1 |
| SR-110 | 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 75708 at a glance
| Population | 9,732 |
| Density | 66 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,441 |
| Median home value | $137,664 |
| 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 125 to 225. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 75708
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75708?
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 75708?
I-20 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75708 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75708?
July has the most truck crashes in Smith County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 75708?
43 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Smith County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 75708 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 75708?
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.