DeWitt, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in DeWitt: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in DeWitt 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.
What stands out in Arkansas County: September the month with the most truck crashes: 14.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Arkansas County has recorded 197 truck crashes since 2015, with 96 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in DeWitt since 2015; patterns below come from Arkansas County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of DeWitt since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-276 (1) and US-165 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for DeWitt 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
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 Arkansas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-276 | 1 |
| 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 |
DeWitt at a glance
| Population | 2,844 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 951 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72042) | $55,679 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72042) | $124,904 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about DeWitt
How many truck crashes happen in DeWitt?
197 truck crashes have been reported in Arkansas County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 96 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in DeWitt?
September has the most truck crashes in Arkansas County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in DeWitt?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Arkansas County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in DeWitt compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Arkansas County has 104.8 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in DeWitt?
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.