ZIP 75709 (Tyler, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75709: 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Smith County: 1 in 56 crashes involve a garbage truck (43 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Smith County has recorded 2,497 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,784 people injured and 124 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
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.
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-31 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 75709 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-323 (5), SR-49 (3) and SR-64 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
43 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Their busiest month is April, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.1 deaths compared with 4.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75709 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-31, 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 | 6 |
| SR-323 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| SR-155 | 2 |
| 49 Tollway Ramp | 1 |
| CR-INDIANOLA Road | 1 |
| CR-TLWY49 | 1 |
| Fm 14 | 1 |
| Fm 279 | 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 75709 at a glance
| Population | 6,015 |
| Density | 112 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,625 |
| Median home value | $243,884 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 75709
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 75709?
Smith County has had 2,497 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,784 people and killing 124.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 75709?
SR-31 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75709 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 75709?
Truck crashes in Smith County peak in July, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 75709?
Garbage trucks were involved in 43 reported crashes in Smith County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75709 compare with Texas?
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 75709?
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.