Lake Village, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake Village and Chicot County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chicot County numbers.
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 |
Chicot County sits below Arkansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Chicot County at a glance: 13.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Arkansas: 3.9).
Overview
Police reported 151 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chicot County since 2015: 92 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
With 36 truck crashes reported in Lake Village since 2015, this page uses Chicot County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lake Village is US-65, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-82 (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 Lake Village fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chicot County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Chicot County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 6 |
| US-82 | 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 |
Lake Village at a glance
| Population | 1,856 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 777 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71653) | $51,797 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71653) | $165,610 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lake Village
How many truck accidents are there in Lake Village?
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chicot County (92 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lake Village?
NHTSA data shows US-65 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lake Village since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lake Village?
Truck crashes in Chicot County peak in February, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lake Village?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Chicot County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Lake Village compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Chicot County records 140.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lake Village?
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.