Denning, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Denning: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Denning and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 354 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Arkansas
Franklin County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 169.0 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 24% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.7% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Franklin County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Franklin County: 6.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 354 crashes involving commercial trucks in Franklin County since 2015: 112 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Denning since 2015; patterns below come from Franklin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Denning is I-40, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-164 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Denning fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 6.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| SR-164 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-40W | 86 |
| I-40 | 76 |
| Sh23 | 49 |
| I-40E | 48 |
| Sh23N | 29 |
| US-64 | 7 |
| Cst(North 18Th Street) | 6 |
| Sh22 | 3 |
Denning at a glance
| Population | 206 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 191 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72821) | $37,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72821) | $93,995 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 15 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 14 | -5% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 27 | +90% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 29 | +8% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Denning
How many truck crashes happen in Denning?
Since 2015, 354 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (112 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Denning?
I-40 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Denning since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Denning?
January has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Denning?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Denning compare with Arkansas?
Franklin County records 169.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Denning?
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.