Bentonville, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bentonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
4 of 200 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bentonville compares with Arkansas
Bentonville against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bentonville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bentonville | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 69% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 40% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 9.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 56% below the state |
Bentonville sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Bentonville at a glance: I-49 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Bentonville since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 200 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bentonville since 2015: 53 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.0%.
November through March accounts for 30.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bentonville is I-49, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-72 (3), US-71 (3) and SR-102 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Bentonville fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-49, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Bentonville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 4 |
| SR-72 | 3 |
| US-71 | 3 |
| SR-102 | 2 |
| Cs- W Pleasant Grove Rd | 1 |
| I-549 | 1 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-279 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bentonville) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 71 |
| Sh102 | 14 |
| Sh12 | 12 |
| US-71B | 11 |
| Cst(Walton) | 11 |
| US-71 | 8 |
| Cst(Southeast J Street) | 4 |
| Sh72 | 4 |
Bentonville at a glance
| Population | 61,791 |
| Land area | 35.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,742 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72712) | $110,514 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72712) | $470,620 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bentonville 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 | 4 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 14 | +266% | 4.1 |
| 2010s | 19 | +37% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 15 | -23% | 4.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bentonville
How many truck accidents are there in Bentonville?
Since 2015, 200 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bentonville (53 injured, 5 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bentonville?
I-49 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bentonville since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bentonville?
The worst month is April: 13.5% of truck crashes in Bentonville happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bentonville?
Since 2015, Bentonville has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bentonville compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 28.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bentonville, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bentonville?
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.