Calhoun County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Calhoun County: 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
2 of 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with Arkansas
Calhoun County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 168.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 14.9% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Calhoun County is lower on injuries per crash, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Calhoun County: June the month with the most truck crashes: 14.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Calhoun County. They injured 39 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 46 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (14.4% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Calhoun County since 2015: SR-274 (2), US-167 (2) and US-278 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Calhoun County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| SR-274 | 2 |
| US-167 | 2 |
| US-278 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 17 |
| US-167N | 13 |
| US-167S | 7 |
| Sh274 | 5 |
| Sh203 | 4 |
| US-278W | 4 |
| US-79 | 4 |
| US-278E | 3 |
Calhoun County at a glance
| Population | 4,690 |
| Land area | 628.6 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,608 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | +9% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | -10% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +7% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Calhoun County
How many truck accidents are there in Calhoun County?
90 truck crashes have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 39 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Calhoun County?
Truck crashes in Calhoun County peak in June, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Calhoun County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Calhoun County compare with Arkansas?
Calhoun County records 168.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Calhoun County?
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.