Black Rock, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Black Rock: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Black Rock and Lawrence County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lawrence County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 292 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Arkansas
Lawrence County against Arkansas and the US, 2016–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2016–2025) | Lawrence County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 161.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 17.9% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Lawrence County has lower values than Arkansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Lawrence County: 1 in 263 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 292 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lawrence County since 2015: 142 people were injured and 28 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Black Rock since 2015; patterns below come from Lawrence County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.5%.
November through March accounts for 32.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-63 (4), US-412 (2) and SR-117 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Black Rock fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- Check whether your routes use US-67, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2015, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 5 |
| US-63 | 4 |
| US-412 | 2 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 107 |
| US-67 | 32 |
| Sh25 | 20 |
| Sh117 | 11 |
| US-412 | 10 |
| Sh115 | 8 |
| US-63E | 7 |
| US-63W | 7 |
Black Rock at a glance
| Population | 630 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 192 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence 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 | 14 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | +2% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 17 | +22% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 27 | +58% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 27. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Black Rock
How many truck accidents are there in Black Rock?
Since 2015, 292 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (142 injured, 28 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Black Rock?
US-67 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Black Rock since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Black Rock?
Truck crashes in Lawrence County peak in July, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Black Rock?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Lawrence County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does Black Rock compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Lawrence County records 161.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Black Rock?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.