Salado, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Salado: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Salado 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.
What stands out in Salado: US-167 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Salado since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 346 crashes involving commercial trucks in Independence County since 2015: 175 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Salado since 2015, this page uses Independence County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
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) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Salado fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Independence County.
- Check whether your routes use US-167, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 6 |
| SR-69 | 3 |
| SR-25 | 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 |
Salado at a glance
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
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 Salado
How many truck accidents are there in Salado?
Independence County has had 346 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 175 people and killing 17.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Salado?
Since 2015, US-167 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Salado: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Salado?
The worst month is June: 10.4% of truck crashes in Independence County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Salado?
Since 2015, Independence County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Salado compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Independence County has 78.5 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Salado?
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.