Independence County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Independence 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
5 of 346 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Independence County compares with Arkansas
Independence County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Independence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Independence County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.5 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Independence County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Independence County: US-167 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes in Independence County since 2015.
Overview
Independence County has recorded 346 truck crashes since 2015, with 175 people injured and 17 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-167 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-69 (3), SR-25 (2) and CR-REDCUTRD (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Independence County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-167; 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
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 Independence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Independence County) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 6 |
| SR-69 | 3 |
| SR-25 | 2 |
| CR-REDCUTRD | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Independence County) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 63 |
| Cst(Batesville Boulevard) | 35 |
| Sh69 | 25 |
| Sh25 | 25 |
| Cst(Harrison Street) | 20 |
| Cst(North St Louis Street) | 13 |
| Cst(Heber Springs Road) | 11 |
| Cst(White Drive) | 10 |
Independence County at a glance
| Population | 38,345 |
| Land area | 763.7 sq mi |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,664 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Independence 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 | 14 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 22 | +56% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 29 | +32% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 29 | -0% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Independence County
ZIP codes in Independence County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Independence County
How many truck crashes happen in Independence County?
Since 2015, 346 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Independence County (175 injured, 17 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Independence County?
Since 2015, US-167 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Independence County: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Independence County?
The worst month is June: 10.4% of truck crashes in Independence County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Independence County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Independence County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Independence County compared with Arkansas?
Independence County records 78.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Independence County?
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.