Clark County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clark 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
1 of 670 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Arkansas
Clark County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 267.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 90% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Clark County sits below Arkansas 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 in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Clark County: 1 in 625 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.2%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 670 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clark County since 2015: 322 people were injured and 38 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: SR-8 (2), US-67 (2) and CR-RICHWOODSRD (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.1% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Clark County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clark County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 10 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| US-67 | 2 |
| CR-RICHWOODSRD | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| Us- 53-01 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| I-30W | 361 |
| I-30 | 122 |
| Sh7 | 12 |
| Sh51 | 11 |
| Sh53N | 11 |
| US-67S | 11 |
| Sh8W | 9 |
| Cst(Pine Street) | 8 |
Clark County at a glance
| Population | 20,920 |
| Land area | 866.0 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,698 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 28 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 26 | -7% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 41 | +59% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 61 | +50% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 61. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clark County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Clark County
How common are truck crashes in Clark County?
670 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 322 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Clark County?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Clark County: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clark County?
The worst month is November: 11.0% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Clark County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clark County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Clark County compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 267.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clark County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clark County?
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.