Dallas County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dallas County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dallas County compares with Arkansas
Dallas County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dallas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dallas County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 154.1 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Dallas County has lower values than Arkansas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Dallas County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Dallas County has recorded 107 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 16.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (2.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Dallas County since 2015: SR-229 (1), SR-9 (1) and US-79 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dallas County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Dallas County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- 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 Dallas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Dallas County) |
|---|---|
| SR-229 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dallas County) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 25 |
| Sh9 | 25 |
| Sh8 | 8 |
| US-167 | 8 |
| Sh229 | 6 |
| Sh48 | 6 |
| US-167N | 3 |
| Sh7N | 3 |
Dallas County at a glance
| Population | 6,076 |
| Land area | 667.3 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,691 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dallas 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 | 9 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +4% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | +2% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 9 | -12% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Dallas County
ZIP codes in Dallas County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Dallas County
How common are truck crashes in Dallas County?
Since 2015, 107 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dallas County (39 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Dallas County?
Truck crashes in Dallas County peak in February, with 16.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dallas County?
Since 2015, Dallas County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dallas County compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Dallas County has 154.1 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dallas County?
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.