Caddo Valley, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Caddo Valley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Caddo Valley and Clark County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clark County numbers.
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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Clark County at a glance: 1 in 625 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.2%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Clark County has recorded 670 truck crashes since 2015, with 322 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Caddo Valley had 67 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Clark County numbers.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
1.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Caddo Valley is I-30, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-67 (3), SR-8 (2) and CR-RICHWOODSRD (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.1% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Caddo Valley fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 9 |
| US-67 | 3 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| CR-RICHWOODSRD | 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 |
Caddo Valley at a glance
| Population | 590 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 191 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 61 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Caddo Valley
How many truck crashes happen in Caddo Valley?
Clark County has had 670 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 322 people and killing 38.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Caddo Valley?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Caddo Valley since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Caddo Valley?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in November, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Caddo Valley?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Clark County since 2015 (0.1% of truck crashes).
How does Caddo Valley 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Caddo Valley?
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.