Harrell, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrell 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Calhoun County: June worst month: 14.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Calhoun County. They injured 39 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 46 days in fully reported years.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Harrell since 2015; patterns below come from Calhoun County as a whole.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Harrell since 2015: SR-274 (1) and US-167 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Harrell fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 26.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 |
Harrell at a glance
| Population | 206 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 373 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71745) | $75,987 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrell
How many truck crashes happen in Harrell?
Calhoun County has had 90 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harrell?
Truck crashes in Calhoun County peak in June, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Harrell?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Harrell compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 168.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Calhoun County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Harrell?
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.