Little River County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Little River 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
3 of 128 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Little River County compares with Arkansas
Little River County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Little River County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Little River County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 95.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Little River County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Little River County at a glance: May worst month: 18.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 128 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Little River County. They injured 68 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 18.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.9%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
0.0% 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 in Little River County since 2015: SR-32 (2), US-71 (2) and SR-41 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Little River County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.5% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Little River County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Little River County) |
|---|---|
| SR-32 | 2 |
| US-71 | 2 |
| SR-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Little River County) |
|---|---|
| Sh32 | 15 |
| US-71S | 13 |
| Sh41N | 11 |
| US-71 | 9 |
| Sh108 | 8 |
| Sh234 | 8 |
| Sh41 | 7 |
| Cst(North Constitution Avenue) | 6 |
Little River County at a glance
| Population | 11,626 |
| Land area | 531.3 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,304 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Little River 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 | 13 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 14 | +6% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 10 | -24% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 14 | +33% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Little River County
ZIP codes in Little River County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Little River County
How common are truck crashes in Little River County?
128 truck crashes have been reported in Little River County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 68 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Little River County?
Truck crashes in Little River County peak in May, with 18.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Little River County?
Since 2015, Little River County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Little River County compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Little River County has 95.4 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Little River 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.