Star City, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Star City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Star City and Lincoln County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lincoln County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 74 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Arkansas
Lincoln County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.0 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.3% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 8.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 61% below the state |
Lincoln County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Arkansas on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Lincoln County: October worst month: 16.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 74 truck crashes since 2015, with 41 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 59 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Star City since 2015, this page uses Lincoln County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 16.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 35.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.4% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Star City since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-530 (1) and US-425 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.4% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Star City fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- 30.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.4% 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-530 | 1 |
| US-425 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| US-65 | 16 |
| US-425 | 12 |
| I-530 | 10 |
| Sh11 | 7 |
| Sh530 | 7 |
| US-425N | 3 |
| Sh114W | 3 |
| Sh114 | 3 |
Star City at a glance
| Population | 2,067 |
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Density | 431 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71667) | $59,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71667) | $129,565 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | +15% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 9 | +9% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 4 | -48% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Star City
How many truck accidents are there in Star City?
74 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 41 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Star City?
October has the most truck crashes in Lincoln County, 16.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Star City?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Lincoln County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Star City compare with Arkansas?
Lincoln County records 48.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Star City?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.