Gum Springs, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gum Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gum Springs 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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Clark County is lower 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 in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Clark County: 1 in 625 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.6% across 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.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Gum Springs since 2015; patterns below come from Clark County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by SR-8 (2), CR-RICHWOODSRD (1) and US-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.1% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Gum Springs fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Look at alternatives to I-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 | 7 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| CR-RICHWOODSRD | 1 |
| US-67 | 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 |
Gum Springs at a glance
| Population | 91 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 233 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71923) | $56,089 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71923) | $174,391 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gum Springs
How many truck crashes happen in Gum Springs?
Since 2015, 670 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clark County (322 injured, 38 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gum Springs?
I-30 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gum Springs since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gum Springs?
The worst month is November: 11.0% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gum Springs?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Clark County since 2015 (0.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Gum Springs compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 267.3 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gum 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.