Clarkedale, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clarkedale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clarkedale and Crittenden County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Crittenden County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 2,026 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crittenden County compares with Arkansas
Crittenden County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crittenden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crittenden County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 373.5 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 4.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Crittenden County has lower values than Arkansas for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for Crittenden County: 1 in 159 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Crittenden County has recorded 2,026 truck crashes since 2015, with 856 people injured and 61 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 14 truck crashes reported in Clarkedale since 2015, this page uses Crittenden County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in August (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Clarkedale is I-55, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-00040 (1), I-40 (1) and US-65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Clarkedale fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Crittenden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 8 |
| I-00040 | 1 |
| I-40 | 1 |
| US-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crittenden County) |
|---|---|
| I-55N | 304 |
| I-55 | 283 |
| I-40E | 256 |
| I-55S | 252 |
| I-40W | 194 |
| I-40 | 177 |
| US-70 | 47 |
| US-64 | 36 |
Clarkedale at a glance
| Population | 332 |
| Land area | 11.4 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crittenden 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 | 66 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 130 | +98% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 149 | +15% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 182 | +22% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 66 a year in the 1990s and 182 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 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clarkedale
How many truck crashes happen in Clarkedale?
Crittenden County has had 2,026 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 856 people and killing 61.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clarkedale?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Clarkedale: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clarkedale?
The worst month is May: 10.3% of truck crashes in Crittenden County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clarkedale?
Since 2015, Crittenden County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clarkedale compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 373.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Crittenden County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clarkedale?
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.