Indian Bay, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Indian Bay: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Indian Bay 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Arkansas County at a glance: September 14.7% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 197 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Arkansas County. They injured 96 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Indian Bay since 2015, this page uses Arkansas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Indian Bay.
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 Indian Bay fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Indian Bay at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72140) | $49,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72140) | $131,733 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Indian Bay
How many truck crashes happen in Indian Bay?
Since 2015, 197 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Arkansas County (96 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Indian Bay?
The worst month is September: 14.7% of truck crashes in Arkansas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Indian Bay?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Arkansas County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Indian Bay compare with Arkansas?
Arkansas County records 104.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Indian Bay?
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.