Clarksville, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clarksville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clarksville and Johnson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Johnson County numbers.
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 has lower values than Arkansas for injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Johnson County at a glance: 1 in 35 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 1.6% across 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.
Only 120 truck crashes were reported in Clarksville since 2015; patterns below come from Johnson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Clarksville is SR-109, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-40 (2), SR-21 (1) and US-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Clarksville fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-109 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 5.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-109 | 3 |
| I-40 | 2 |
| 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 |
Clarksville at a glance
| Population | 9,606 |
| Land area | 18.2 sq mi |
| Density | 527 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72830) | $42,416 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72830) | $145,521 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clarksville
How common are truck crashes in Clarksville?
Johnson County has had 396 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 157 people and killing 13.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clarksville?
SR-109 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clarksville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clarksville?
Truck crashes in Johnson County peak in January, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Clarksville?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Clarksville compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 122.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Johnson County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clarksville?
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.