Newark, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newark: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newark and Independence County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Independence County numbers.
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 sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Independence County: 0.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Overview
Independence County has recorded 346 truck crashes since 2015, with 175 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Newark since 2015; patterns below come from Independence County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (12.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Newark happened on SR-69 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Newark fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Independence County.
- 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 Independence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-69 | 3 |
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 |
Newark at a glance
| Population | 1,177 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 716 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72553) | $36,944 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newark
How many truck accidents are there in Newark?
Independence County has had 346 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 175 people and killing 17.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Newark?
The worst month is June: 10.4% of truck crashes in Independence County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Newark?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Independence County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Newark compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Independence County has 78.5 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Newark?
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.