Malvern, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Malvern: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Malvern 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 sits below Arkansas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 108 truck crashes reported in Malvern since 2015, this page uses Hot Spring County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
I-30 leads within 10 miles of Malvern with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-270 (4) 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 Malvern fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 15 |
| US-270 | 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 |
Malvern at a glance
| Population | 11,082 |
| Land area | 9.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,145 per 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 |
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 Malvern
How common are truck crashes in Malvern?
774 truck crashes have been reported in Hot Spring County since 2015, with 81 deaths and 449 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Malvern?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Malvern since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Malvern?
June has the most truck crashes in Hot Spring County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Malvern?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hot Spring County since 2015 (0.1% of truck crashes).
How does Malvern 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Malvern?
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.