Hot Spring County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hot Spring County: 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
1 of 774 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hot Spring County compares with Arkansas
Hot Spring County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hot Spring County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hot Spring County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 201.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 91% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hot Spring County has lower values than Arkansas for 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 injuries per crash.
The headline for Hot Spring County: 10.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 774 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hot Spring County. They injured 449 people and killed 81.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (20). It is followed by US-270 (3), US-67 (2) and I-00030 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.1% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Hot Spring County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hot Spring County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Spring County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hot Spring County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 20 |
| US-270 | 3 |
| US-67 | 2 |
| I-00030 | 1 |
| SR-84 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hot Spring County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 549 |
| US-270 | 33 |
| US-67 | 25 |
| Sh9 | 16 |
| I30(Rest Area) | 14 |
| Sh7 | 12 |
| Sh84 | 10 |
| Cst(Martin Luther King Boulevard) | 9 |
Hot Spring County at a glance
| Population | 33,313 |
| Land area | 614.9 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,174 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hot Spring 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 | 29 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 27 | -5% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 52 | +91% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 74 | +42% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 74. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hot Spring County
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Questions fleets ask about Hot Spring County
How many truck accidents are there in Hot Spring County?
Since 2015, 774 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hot Spring County (449 injured, 81 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hot Spring County?
I-30 had 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Hot Spring County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hot Spring County?
The worst month is June: 10.7% of truck crashes in Hot Spring County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hot Spring County?
Since 2015, Hot Spring County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hot Spring County compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Hot Spring County has 201.4 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hot Spring County?
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.