Oak Grove Heights, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oak Grove Heights: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oak Grove Heights and Greene County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Greene County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 277 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Arkansas
Greene County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.0 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 88% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Greene County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Greene County: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.0%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 277 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 140 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Oak Grove Heights since 2015, this page uses Greene County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-412 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by US-49 (2) and SR-412 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 4.7% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Oak Grove Heights fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-412, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 6 |
| US-49 | 2 |
| SR-412 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 44 |
| US-49 | 27 |
| I-49 | 15 |
| US-412W | 14 |
| Sh135N | 13 |
| Cst(West Kingshighway) | 13 |
| US-49N | 11 |
| Sh135 | 10 |
Oak Grove Heights at a glance
| Population | 1,163 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 388 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72450) | $57,725 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72450) | $172,074 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 16 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 15 | -8% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 21 | +38% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 26 | +26% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 26 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oak Grove Heights
How common are truck crashes in Oak Grove Heights?
277 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 140 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Oak Grove Heights?
US-412 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Oak Grove Heights since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oak Grove Heights?
The worst month is July: 11.2% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Oak Grove Heights?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Oak Grove Heights compare with Arkansas?
Greene County records 50.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Oak Grove Heights?
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.