Southside, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Southside: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Southside 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 has lower values than Arkansas for 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 Southside: US-167 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Southside since 2015.
Overview
Independence County has recorded 346 truck crashes since 2015, with 175 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 23 truck crashes reported in Southside since 2015, this page uses Independence County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Southside is US-167, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-69 (2), CR-REDCUTRD (1) 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 Southside fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Independence County.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 5 |
| SR-69 | 2 |
| CR-REDCUTRD | 1 |
| 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 |
Southside at a glance
| Population | 4,248 |
| Land area | 9.9 sq mi |
| Density | 431 per 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 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Southside
How many truck accidents are there in Southside?
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 Southside?
NHTSA data shows US-167 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Southside since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Southside?
The worst month is June: 10.4% of truck crashes in Independence County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Southside?
Since 2015, Independence County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Southside compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 78.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Independence County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Southside?
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.