Clay County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clay 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 150 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Arkansas
Clay County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.8 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 4.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 79% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 54% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Clay County has lower values than Arkansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Clay County: 16.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Arkansas.
Overview
Clay County has recorded 150 truck crashes since 2015, with 68 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (11.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Clay County is US-67, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-135 (3), US-62 (3) and SR-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Clay County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clay County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 6 |
| SR-135 | 3 |
| US-62 | 3 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 50 |
| US-62 | 19 |
| Sh135 | 12 |
| Sh90 | 12 |
| Sh139 | 6 |
| US-49 | 6 |
| US-67N | 3 |
| Sh1 | 2 |
Clay County at a glance
| Population | 14,112 |
| Land area | 639.2 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,896 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 9 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +6% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 10 | +3% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 13 | +34% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 13 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, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clay County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Clay County
How common are truck crashes in Clay County?
Since 2015, 150 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clay County (68 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clay County?
NHTSA data shows US-67 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Clay County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clay County?
Truck crashes in Clay County peak in September, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Clay County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clay County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Clay County compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Clay County records 90.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clay 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.