Rockwell, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rockwell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rockwell and Garland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Garland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 507 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Garland County compares with Arkansas
Garland County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Garland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Garland County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 62% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Garland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arkansas on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Garland County: 1 in 27 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.8%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Garland County has recorded 507 truck crashes since 2015, with 247 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Rockwell since 2015, this page uses Garland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Rockwell is US-270, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-70 (2) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 20 of the truck crashes here, or 3.9%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in January (15%).
Route planning tips for Rockwell fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Garland County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-270; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Garland County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Garland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-270 | 3 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Garland County) |
|---|---|
| US-270 | 63 |
| Sh7 | 47 |
| US-70 | 45 |
| Cst(Airport Road) | 36 |
| Cst(Albert Pike Road) | 25 |
| Cst(Central Avenue) | 23 |
| Cst(East Grand Avenue) | 18 |
| Sh7N | 15 |
Rockwell at a glance
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71913) | $56,010 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71913) | $195,047 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Garland 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 | 22 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 27 | +22% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 38 | +37% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 46 | +21% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 46. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rockwell
How common are truck crashes in Rockwell?
Garland County has had 507 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 247 people and killing 13.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Rockwell?
Since 2015, US-270 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rockwell: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rockwell?
March has the most truck crashes in Garland County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rockwell?
Garbage trucks were involved in 20 reported crashes in Garland County since 2015 (3.9% of truck crashes).
How does Rockwell compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Garland County has 43.4 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rockwell?
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.