Fulton, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fulton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fulton and Hempstead County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hempstead County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 660 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hempstead County compares with Arkansas
Hempstead County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hempstead County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hempstead County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 291.2 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Hempstead County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Fulton at a glance: I-30 deadliest road: 10 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Fulton since 2015.
Overview
Hempstead County has recorded 660 truck crashes since 2015, with 287 people injured and 33 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Fulton since 2015; patterns below come from Hempstead County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
I-30 leads within 10 miles of Fulton with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-2 (1), SR-355 (1) and US-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Fulton fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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 Hempstead County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 10 |
| CR-2 | 1 |
| SR-355 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hempstead County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 393 |
| US-278 | 30 |
| US-67 | 27 |
| Sh29 | 14 |
| US-371 | 14 |
| US-67W | 14 |
| Sh355 | 11 |
| Sh32W | 10 |
Fulton at a glance
| Population | 110 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 618 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71838) | $48,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71838) | $114,050 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hempstead 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 | 33 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 33 | +0% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 47 | +40% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 59 | +26% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 59. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fulton
How many truck accidents are there in Fulton?
Since 2015, 660 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hempstead County (287 injured, 33 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fulton?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fulton since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fulton?
Truck crashes in Hempstead County peak in October, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fulton?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hempstead County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Fulton compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 291.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hempstead County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fulton?
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.