Eureka Springs, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eureka Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eureka Springs and Carroll County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Carroll County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 206 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Arkansas
Carroll County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.5 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Carroll County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Carroll County at a glance: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.1%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 206 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carroll County since 2015: 101 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Eureka Springs since 2015, this page uses Carroll County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (15.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.1% 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 Eureka Springs happened on SR-86 (2), US-62 (1) and US-64 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Eureka Springs fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.5% 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
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 Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-86 | 2 |
| US-62 | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 40 |
| US-62 | 22 |
| US-62W | 18 |
| Sh21S | 13 |
| US-62E | 11 |
| Sh103S | 8 |
| Sh21 | 8 |
| Sh21N | 8 |
Eureka Springs at a glance
| Population | 2,188 |
| Land area | 6.8 sq mi |
| Density | 324 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72632) | $46,354 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72632) | $247,542 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 14 | +39% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 18 | +28% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 17 | -2% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eureka Springs
How many truck crashes happen in Eureka Springs?
Since 2015, 206 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carroll County (101 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Eureka Springs?
March has the most truck crashes in Carroll County, 15.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Eureka Springs?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Eureka Springs compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 61.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carroll County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Eureka Springs?
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.