Crawford County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crawford 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
9 of 779 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crawford County compares with Arkansas
Crawford County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crawford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crawford County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.1 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Crawford 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, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Crawford County: 7.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 779 crashes involving commercial trucks in Crawford County since 2015: 316 people were injured and 23 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Crawford County is I-40, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-540 (2), SR-59 (2) and CR-VINE Prarie Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Crawford County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 7.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 4 |
| I-540 | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| CR-VINE Prarie Rd | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
| Us-Highway 64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crawford County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 277 |
| I-49 | 178 |
| US-64 | 55 |
| I-540 | 42 |
| Sh282 | 23 |
| Sh59 | 21 |
| US-71 | 13 |
| Sh59N | 9 |
Crawford County at a glance
| Population | 62,258 |
| Land area | 595.3 sq mi |
| Density | 105 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,970 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crawford 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 | 59 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 42 | -29% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 59 | +43% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 65 | +9% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 59 a year in the 1990s and 65 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Crawford County
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Questions fleets ask about Crawford County
How many truck crashes happen in Crawford County?
779 truck crashes have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 316 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Crawford County?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Crawford County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County?
January has the most truck crashes in Crawford County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Crawford County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Crawford County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Crawford County compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Crawford County has 104.1 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Crawford 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.