Rockport, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rockport: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rockport 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.
Hot Spring County at a glance: 10.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 774 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hot Spring County since 2015: 449 people were injured and 81 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 26 truck crashes reported in Rockport since 2015, this page uses Hot Spring County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%).
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Rockport is I-30, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-270 (4), I-00030 (1) and US-70 (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 Rockport 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.
- 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 |
| I-00030 | 1 |
| US-70 | 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 |
Rockport at a glance
| Population | 710 |
| Land area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Density | 173 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 74 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rockport
How many truck crashes happen in Rockport?
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 Rockport?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rockport: 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rockport?
The worst month is June: 10.7% of truck crashes in Hot Spring County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rockport?
Since 2015, Hot Spring County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Rockport compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hot Spring County has 201.4 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rockport?
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.