Dyer, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dyer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dyer 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.
Crawford County at a glance: 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.
Dyer had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Crawford County numbers.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of Dyer with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-VINE Prarie Rd (1), US-64 (1) and Us-Highway 64 (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 Dyer fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crawford County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 7.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 |
| 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 |
Dyer at a glance
| Population | 794 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 270 per sq mi |
| Median home value (ZIP 72935) | $175,185 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dyer
How common are truck crashes in Dyer?
Since 2015, 779 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Crawford County (316 injured, 23 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dyer?
I-40 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dyer since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dyer?
The worst month is January: 11.8% of truck crashes in Crawford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dyer?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Dyer compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Crawford County has 104.1 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dyer?
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.