Hot Springs Village, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hot Springs Village: 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
12 of 232 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hot Springs Village compares with Arkansas
Hot Springs Village against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hot Springs Village stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hot Springs Village | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Hot Springs Village sits below Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arkansas on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Hot Springs Village: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.1%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 232 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hot Springs Village since 2015: 91 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hot Springs Village since 2015: Sr- 70-10 (1) and US-70 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.2% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Hot Springs Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hot Springs Village
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr- 70-10 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hot Springs Village) |
|---|---|
| US-270 | 38 |
| Sh7 | 27 |
| US-70 | 17 |
| Cst(Central Avenue) | 16 |
| Cst(Albert Pike Road) | 10 |
| Cst(Airport Road) | 9 |
| Sh88 | 7 |
| US-270B | 4 |
Hot Springs Village at a glance
| Land area | 57.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71909) | $75,433 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71909) | $265,939 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hot Springs Village 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 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 12 | -21% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 20 | +61% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 18 | -6% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hot Springs Village
How common are truck crashes in Hot Springs Village?
Hot Springs Village has had 232 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 91 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hot Springs Village?
The worst month is July: 11.2% of truck crashes in Hot Springs Village happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hot Springs Village?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hot Springs Village since 2015, 5.2% of all truck crashes.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hot Springs Village?
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.