Donaldson, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Donaldson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Donaldson and Hot Spring County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hot Spring County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Hot Spring 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 injuries per crash.
The headline for Hot Spring County: 10.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 774 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hot Spring County since 2015: 449 people were injured and 81 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Donaldson had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hot Spring County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
I-30 leads within 10 miles of Donaldson with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 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 Donaldson fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 11 |
| US-67 | 2 |
| I-00030 | 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 |
Donaldson at a glance
| Population | 280 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 474 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71941) | $70,329 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71941) | $148,487 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 74. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Donaldson
How common are truck crashes in Donaldson?
Since 2015, 774 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hot Spring County (449 injured, 81 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Donaldson?
I-30 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Donaldson since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Donaldson?
Truck crashes in Hot Spring County peak in June, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Donaldson?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hot Spring County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Donaldson compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 201.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hot Spring County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Donaldson?
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.