Alma, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alma: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alma and Crawford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Crawford County numbers.
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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Crawford County: 7.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Overview
Police reported 779 crashes involving commercial trucks in Crawford County since 2015: 316 people were injured and 23 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Only 95 truck crashes were reported in Alma since 2015; patterns below come from Crawford County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
7.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-540 (2), CR-VINE Prarie Rd (1) and SR-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Alma fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.6% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 4 |
| I-540 | 2 |
| CR-VINE Prarie Rd | 1 |
| SR-59 | 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 |
Alma at a glance
| Population | 6,017 |
| Land area | 5.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,050 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72921) | $75,008 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72921) | $223,614 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 59 to 65. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alma
How many truck accidents are there in Alma?
Crawford County has had 779 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 316 people and killing 23.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Alma?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Alma: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Alma?
The worst month is January: 11.8% of truck crashes in Crawford County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Alma?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Crawford County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Alma compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 104.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Crawford County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Alma?
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.