Gilmore, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gilmore: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gilmore 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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Crittenden County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Crittenden County at a glance: 1 in 159 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,026 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Crittenden County. They injured 856 people and killed 61.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Gilmore had 36 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Crittenden County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of Gilmore with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-555 (3), SR-118 (1) and SR-135 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Gilmore fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crittenden County.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 4 |
| I-555 | 3 |
| SR-118 | 1 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
| SR-149 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 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 |
Gilmore at a glance
| Population | 171 |
| Land area | 13.5 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72339) | $39,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72339) | $24,262 |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gilmore
How many truck accidents are there in Gilmore?
2,026 truck crashes have been reported in Crittenden County since 2015, with 61 deaths and 856 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Gilmore?
I-55 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gilmore since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gilmore?
May has the most truck crashes in Crittenden County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gilmore?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Crittenden County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Gilmore compared with Arkansas?
Crittenden County records 373.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gilmore?
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.