Redfield, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Redfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Redfield and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
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 sits below Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Redfield: I-530 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Redfield.
Overview
Police reported 633 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 368 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Redfield since 2015, this page uses Jefferson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-530 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-365 (1) and US-270 (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 Redfield fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Look at alternatives to I-530 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.3% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- With 3.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-530 | 3 |
| 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 |
Redfield at a glance
| Population | 1,497 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 484 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72132) | $56,071 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72132) | $143,083 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Redfield
How many truck crashes happen in Redfield?
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 Redfield?
Since 2015, I-530 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Redfield: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Redfield?
The worst month is February: 10.6% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Redfield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does Redfield compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 86.4 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Redfield?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.