Poyen, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Poyen: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Poyen and Grant County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grant County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 254 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grant County compares with Arkansas
Grant County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 117.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Grant County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Grant County at a glance: March 13.8% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 254 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grant County since 2015: 94 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Poyen since 2015, this page uses Grant County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-270 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-46 (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Poyen fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grant County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-270; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.1% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-270 | 4 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 66 |
| US-270 | 28 |
| US-167S | 22 |
| US-270W | 15 |
| US-167N | 14 |
| US-270E | 13 |
| Sh35N | 8 |
| Sh35 | 7 |
Poyen at a glance
| Population | 269 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 879 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72128) | $65,938 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72128) | $103,896 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | 8 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | +63% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 18 | +48% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 23 | +27% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Poyen
How common are truck crashes in Poyen?
Grant County has had 254 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 94 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Poyen?
Since 2015, US-270 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Poyen: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Poyen?
March has the most truck crashes in Grant County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Poyen?
Since 2015, Grant County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Poyen compared with Arkansas?
Grant County records 117.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Poyen?
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.