Ozone, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ozone: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ozone 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 sits below Arkansas on 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
Johnson County has recorded 396 truck crashes since 2015, with 157 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Ozone had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Johnson County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
5.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ozone since 2015: SR-21 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Ozone fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.7% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-21 | 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 |
Ozone at a glance
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median home value (ZIP 72854) | $130,932 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ozone
How many truck crashes happen in Ozone?
Johnson County has had 396 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 157 people and killing 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ozone?
The worst month is January: 10.6% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ozone?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Ozone compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
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 Ozone?
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.