Lakeview, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lakeview: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lakeview and Baxter County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Baxter County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 168 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Baxter County compares with Arkansas
Baxter County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Baxter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Baxter County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.0 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 64% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 85% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 4.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 54% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 8.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 63% below the state |
Baxter County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arkansas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Baxter County: 1 in 16 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Baxter County has recorded 168 truck crashes since 2015, with 78 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lakeview since 2015, this page uses Baxter County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (1.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lakeview since 2015: US-62 (2) and SR-5 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 6.0% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Lakeview fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Baxter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 2 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Baxter County) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 32 |
| Sh5 | 22 |
| US-62E | 19 |
| Sh5N | 11 |
| US-62W | 9 |
| Sh126 | 6 |
| Sh5S | 5 |
| Sh177 | 5 |
Lakeview at a glance
| Population | 786 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 756 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72642) | $68,810 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72642) | $222,905 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Baxter 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +27% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 12 | +49% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 16 | +26% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lakeview
How many truck crashes happen in Lakeview?
Since 2015, 168 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Baxter County (78 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lakeview?
The worst month is May: 13.1% of truck crashes in Baxter County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lakeview?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Baxter County since 2015, 6.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Lakeview compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Baxter County has 33.0 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lakeview?
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.