Johnson County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Johnson 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
10 of 396 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Arkansas
Johnson County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Johnson County sits below Arkansas on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Johnson County: 1 in 35 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.8%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 396 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Johnson County. They injured 157 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Johnson County since 2015 were spread across roads: I-40 (2), SR-109 (2), SR-164 (1), SR-21 (1) and US-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Johnson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.7% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 2 |
| SR-109 | 2 |
| SR-164 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 257 |
| US-64 | 21 |
| Sh109 | 15 |
| Cst(South Crawford Street) | 15 |
| Sh21 | 14 |
| Sh103 | 10 |
| I40(Rest Area) | 7 |
| Sh164 | 5 |
Johnson County at a glance
| Population | 26,172 |
| Land area | 661.0 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $46,793 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | 21 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 19 | -11% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 26 | +36% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 36 | +39% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Johnson County
ZIP codes in Johnson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Johnson County
How many truck accidents are there in Johnson County?
Since 2015, 396 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (157 injured, 13 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Johnson County?
Truck crashes in Johnson County peak in January, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Johnson County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Johnson County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Johnson County compare with Arkansas?
Johnson County records 122.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Johnson County?
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.