Oil Trough, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oil Trough: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oil Trough 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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Independence County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Oil Trough: SR-69 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Oil Trough: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 346 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Independence County. They injured 175 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Oil Trough had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Independence County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (12.1%).
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
SR-69 leads within 10 miles of Oil Trough with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-167 (2) and SR-367 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Oil Trough fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Independence County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
| US-167 | 2 |
| SR-367 | 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 |
Oil Trough at a glance
| Population | 221 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 965 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72564) | $27,107 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72564) | $96,067 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oil Trough
How common are truck crashes in Oil Trough?
Independence County has had 346 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 175 people and killing 17.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Oil Trough?
SR-69 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Oil Trough since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Oil Trough?
June has the most truck crashes in Independence County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Oil Trough?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Independence County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does Oil Trough compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Independence County records 78.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Oil Trough?
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.