Edmondson, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Edmondson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Edmondson 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Crittenden County at a glance: 1 in 159 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Crittenden County has recorded 2,026 truck crashes since 2015, with 856 people injured and 61 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Edmondson 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Edmondson since 2015 were spread across roads: I-40 (5), I-55 (5), Cs-Rainer Rd (1), I-00040 (1) and US-65 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Edmondson fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crittenden County.
- 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 Crittenden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| I-55 | 5 |
| Cs-Rainer Rd | 1 |
| I-00040 | 1 |
| US-65 | 1 |
| US-70 | 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 |
Edmondson at a glance
| Population | 240 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 80 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 66 to 182. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Edmondson
How many truck accidents are there in Edmondson?
2,026 truck crashes have been reported in Crittenden County since 2015, with 61 deaths and 856 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Edmondson?
May has the most truck crashes in Crittenden County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Edmondson?
Since 2015, Crittenden County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Edmondson compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 373.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Crittenden County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Edmondson?
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.