Almyra, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Almyra: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Almyra and Arkansas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Arkansas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 197 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Arkansas County compares with Arkansas
Arkansas County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Arkansas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Arkansas County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.8 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 13.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Arkansas County has lower values than Arkansas for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for Arkansas County: September worst month: 14.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 197 crashes involving commercial trucks in Arkansas County since 2015: 96 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
Almyra had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Arkansas County numbers.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 34.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Almyra since 2015: US-165 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Almyra fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Arkansas County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Arkansas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Arkansas County) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 32 |
| US-79 | 26 |
| US-165S | 17 |
| Sh1 | 10 |
| US-79S | 9 |
| US-165N | 7 |
| US-63 | 6 |
| Sh165S | 5 |
Almyra at a glance
| Population | 244 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 629 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72003) | $78,443 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Arkansas 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 | 13 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 16 | +21% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 16 | +3% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 18 | +9% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Almyra
How many truck crashes happen in Almyra?
Since 2015, 197 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Arkansas County (96 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Almyra?
The worst month is September: 14.7% of truck crashes in Arkansas County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Almyra?
Since 2015, Arkansas County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Almyra compare with Arkansas?
Arkansas County records 104.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Almyra?
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.