Hampton, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hampton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hampton and Calhoun County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Calhoun County numbers.
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). It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Calhoun County: June 14.4% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Calhoun County has recorded 90 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 46 days.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Hampton since 2015, this page uses Calhoun County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 3.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Hampton happened on SR-274 (1) and US-167 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Hampton fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- 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 Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-274 | 1 |
| US-167 | 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 |
Hampton at a glance
| Population | 1,157 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 353 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71744) | $68,882 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71744) | $109,523 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hampton
How many truck crashes happen in Hampton?
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calhoun County (39 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hampton?
Truck crashes in Calhoun County peak in June, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hampton?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Hampton compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Calhoun County records 168.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hampton?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.