Jefferson County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson 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
7 of 633 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Arkansas
Jefferson County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Jefferson County has lower values than Arkansas for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Arkansas on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Jefferson County at a glance: US-65 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes in Jefferson County since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 633 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 368 people and killed 14.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
3.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come I-530 (2), SR-11 (1) and SR-365 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Jefferson County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.6% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 5 |
| I-530 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-365 | 1 |
| US-270 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-530 | 146 |
| US-65S | 63 |
| US-65 | 50 |
| US-270 | 24 |
| US-79 | 24 |
| US-65B | 22 |
| US-63 | 17 |
| Cst(Princeton Pike) | 13 |
Jefferson County at a glance
| Population | 63,672 |
| Land area | 872.3 sq mi |
| Density | 73 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,392 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 68 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 39 | -42% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 48 | +22% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 58 | +22% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 68 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jefferson County
ZIP codes in Jefferson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson County
How common are truck crashes in Jefferson County?
Since 2015, 633 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (368 injured, 14 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jefferson County?
US-65 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Jefferson County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County?
The worst month is February: 10.6% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jefferson County?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Jefferson County compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Jefferson County records 86.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jefferson 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.