Chicot County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chicot 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 151 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chicot County compares with Arkansas
Chicot County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chicot County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chicot County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 140.2 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.9% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Chicot County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Chicot County at a glance: 13.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Arkansas.
Overview
Chicot County has recorded 151 truck crashes since 2015, with 92 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 44.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Chicot County is US-65, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-159 (1), US-82 (1) and Us- 165-03 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Chicot County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Chicot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Chicot County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 8 |
| SR-159 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
| Us- 165-03 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chicot County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 45 |
| US-65S | 18 |
| US-65N | 18 |
| US-82 | 13 |
| Sh159S | 9 |
| US-82E | 8 |
| US-165 | 6 |
| Sh65 | 5 |
Chicot County at a glance
| Population | 9,272 |
| Land area | 637.0 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $43,793 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chicot 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 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | -13% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 16 | +87% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | -31% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Chicot County
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Questions fleets ask about Chicot County
How many truck crashes happen in Chicot County?
151 truck crashes have been reported in Chicot County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 92 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Chicot County?
US-65 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Chicot County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Chicot County?
February has the most truck crashes in Chicot County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Chicot County?
Since 2015, Chicot County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Chicot County compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Chicot County has 140.2 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Chicot County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.