Conway County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Conway 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
5 of 490 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Conway County compares with Arkansas
Conway County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Conway County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Conway County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 201.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Conway County has lower values than Arkansas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
The headline for Conway County: I-40 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes in Conway County since 2015.
Overview
Conway County has recorded 490 truck crashes since 2015, with 197 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads in Conway County with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-92 (2), SR-287 (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Conway County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Conway County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Conway County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 7 |
| SR-92 | 2 |
| SR-287 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Conway County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 286 |
| Sh9 | 70 |
| US-64 | 23 |
| Sh95 | 21 |
| Sh92 | 14 |
| Sh124 | 7 |
| Sh113 | 5 |
| I-40W | 4 |
Conway County at a glance
| Population | 21,422 |
| Land area | 551.9 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,491 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Conway 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 | 18 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 24 | +31% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 40 | +72% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 42 | +4% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Conway County
ZIP codes in Conway County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Conway County
How common are truck crashes in Conway County?
490 truck crashes have been reported in Conway County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 197 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Conway County?
I-40 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Conway County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Conway County?
January has the most truck crashes in Conway County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Conway County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Conway County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Conway County compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Conway County has 201.6 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Conway 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.