ZIP 75711 (Tyler, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 75711: 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 runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Smith County at a glance: 1 in 56 crashes involve a garbage truck (43 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,497 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Smith County. They injured 1,784 people and killed 124.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 75711 happened on I-20 (6), SR-31 (6), SR-323 (5), SR-49 (3) and SR-64 (3); no road leads clearly.
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.1 deaths compared with 4.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 75711 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Smith County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| SR-31 | 6 |
| SR-323 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| US-271 | 3 |
| CR-TLWY49 | 1 |
| Fm 14 | 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 75711 at a glance
| Population | 156 |
| Density | 3,341 per sq mi |
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 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 75711
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 75711?
2,497 truck crashes have been reported in Smith County since 2015, with 124 deaths and 1,784 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 75711?
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 75711?
43 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Smith County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 75711 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Smith County has 86.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 75711?
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.