Magnet Cove, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Magnet Cove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Magnet Cove 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 |
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.
What stands out in Hot Spring County: 10.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Arkansas: 3.9).
Overview
Hot Spring County has recorded 774 truck crashes since 2015, with 449 people injured and 81 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Magnet Cove had 0 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%).
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
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 Magnet Cove with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-270 (4), US-70 (4) and I-00030 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.1%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Magnet Cove fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hot Spring County.
- Look at alternatives to I-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Hot Spring County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 16 |
| US-270 | 4 |
| US-70 | 4 |
| 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 |
Magnet Cove at a glance
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72104) | $54,774 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72104) | $133,156 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Magnet Cove
How common are truck crashes in Magnet Cove?
774 truck crashes have been reported in Hot Spring County since 2015, with 81 deaths and 449 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Magnet Cove?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 16 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Magnet Cove since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Magnet Cove?
June has the most truck crashes in Hot Spring County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Magnet Cove?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hot Spring County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Magnet Cove compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Hot Spring County records 201.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Magnet Cove?
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.