Morrilton, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Morrilton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Morrilton and Conway County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Conway County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
Morrilton at a glance: I-40 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Morrilton: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Conway County has recorded 490 truck crashes since 2015, with 197 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 77 truck crashes were reported in Morrilton since 2015; patterns below come from Conway County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by I- 40-22 (1), SR-9 (1) and SR-92 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Morrilton fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| I- 40-22 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 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 |
Morrilton at a glance
| Population | 7,185 |
| Land area | 8.8 sq mi |
| Density | 814 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72110) | $51,658 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72110) | $161,740 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Morrilton
How many truck accidents are there in Morrilton?
Since 2015, 490 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Conway County (197 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Morrilton?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Morrilton since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Morrilton?
Truck crashes in Conway County peak in January, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Morrilton?
Since 2015, Conway County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Morrilton compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 201.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Conway County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Morrilton?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.