Sulphur Springs, Jefferson County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sulphur Springs, Jefferson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sulphur Springs, Jefferson County 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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Jefferson County is lower on 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: 2.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 633 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 368 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Sulphur Springs, Jefferson County since 2015, this page uses Jefferson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
3.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Sulphur Springs happened on I-530 (2) and US-270 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Sulphur Springs, Jefferson County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-530 | 2 |
| 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 |
Sulphur Springs, Jefferson County at a glance
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 68 a year in the 1990s and 58 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sulphur Springs, Jefferson County
How common are truck crashes in Sulphur Springs, Jefferson County?
633 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 368 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sulphur Springs, Jefferson County?
The worst month is February: 10.6% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sulphur Springs, Jefferson County?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sulphur Springs, Jefferson County compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 86.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sulphur Springs, 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.