Marion, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marion: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marion 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 sits below Arkansas 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 2,026 crashes involving commercial trucks in Crittenden County since 2015: 856 people were injured and 61 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 174 truck crashes were reported in Marion since 2015; patterns below come from Crittenden County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in August (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Marion is I-55, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-40 (9), US-51 (3) and Channel Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Marion fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crittenden County.
- Look at alternatives to I-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Crittenden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 17 |
| I-40 | 9 |
| US-51 | 3 |
| Channel Ave | 1 |
| Cs-Rainer Rd | 1 |
| Cs-Southland Drive | 1 |
| I-00040 | 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 |
Marion at a glance
| Population | 13,524 |
| Land area | 20.3 sq mi |
| Density | 667 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72364) | $74,462 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72364) | $206,782 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 66 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 182. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marion
How common are truck crashes in Marion?
Crittenden County has had 2,026 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 856 people and killing 61.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Marion?
Since 2015, I-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Marion: 17.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Marion?
Truck crashes in Crittenden County peak in May, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Marion?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crittenden County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Marion compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Crittenden County has 373.5 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Marion?
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.