Kibler, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kibler: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kibler 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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Crawford County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Arkansas on 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
Crawford County has recorded 779 truck crashes since 2015, with 316 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Kibler had 3 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
The worst month is January with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in 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
I-40 leads within 10 miles of Kibler with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-540 (2), SR-59 (2) and US-64 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Kibler 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.6% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Crawford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 3 |
| I-540 | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| CR-VINE Prarie Rd | 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 |
Kibler at a glance
| Population | 1,027 |
| Land area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Density | 206 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 |
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 Kibler
How common are truck crashes in Kibler?
Since 2015, 779 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Crawford County (316 injured, 23 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Kibler?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kibler: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kibler?
The worst month is January: 11.8% of truck crashes in Crawford County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Kibler?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crawford County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Kibler compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Crawford County has 104.1 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kibler?
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.