Vilonia, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vilonia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vilonia and Faulkner County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Faulkner County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
21 of 890 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Faulkner County compares with Arkansas
Faulkner County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Faulkner County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Faulkner County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.0 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 38% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Faulkner County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Vilonia at a glance: US-64 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Vilonia.
Overview
Faulkner County has recorded 890 truck crashes since 2015, with 372 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 16 truck crashes were reported in Vilonia since 2015; patterns below come from Faulkner County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-64 leads within 10 miles of Vilonia with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-5 (2), CR-OTTO Rd (1) and CR-TATESM (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 2.4%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (19% of them).
Route planning tips for Vilonia fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 26.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Faulkner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 3 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| CR-OTTO Rd | 1 |
| CR-TATESM | 1 |
| Cr- Sayles Road | 1 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Faulkner County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 294 |
| US-64 | 114 |
| US-65 | 77 |
| US-64E | 44 |
| US-65N | 22 |
| Sh286 | 15 |
| Cst(South Broadview) | 14 |
| Cst(East Oak Street) | 14 |
Vilonia at a glance
| Population | 4,672 |
| Land area | 8.0 sq mi |
| Density | 586 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72173) | $74,600 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72173) | $225,344 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Faulkner 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 | 32 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 46 | +44% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 66 | +45% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 81 | +22% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 81. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vilonia
How common are truck crashes in Vilonia?
890 truck crashes have been reported in Faulkner County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 372 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Vilonia?
Since 2015, US-64 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Vilonia: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Vilonia?
The worst month is January: 9.6% of truck crashes in Faulkner County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Vilonia?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Faulkner County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Vilonia compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 57.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Faulkner County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Vilonia?
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.