Lee County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lee 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
0 of 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lee County compares with Arkansas
Lee County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lee County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 27.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 32% below the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Lee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark.
The headline for Lee County: 11.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Arkansas.
Overview
Lee County has recorded 62 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 66 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 17.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (1.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 27.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 6–7 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Lee County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-79 (2) and SR-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lee County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Lee County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lee County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lee County) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 2 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lee County) |
|---|---|
| US-79N | 11 |
| US-79W | 8 |
| Sh1 | 7 |
| US-79 | 7 |
| Sh1N | 5 |
| Sh78 | 4 |
| Sh121 | 3 |
| Sh243 | 2 |
Lee County at a glance
| Population | 8,104 |
| Land area | 599.8 sq mi |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $32,182 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lee 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 | 3 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 4 | +18% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +18% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 6 | +31% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lee County
ZIP codes in Lee County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lee County
How many truck crashes happen in Lee County?
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lee County (38 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Lee County?
September has the most truck crashes in Lee County, 17.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lee County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lee County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lee County compare with Arkansas?
Lee County records 68.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lee 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.