Wilton, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wilton and Little River County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Little River County numbers.
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 |
Little River County sits below Arkansas on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Little River County: May 18.0% of truck crashes happen in May, more than any other month.
Overview
Little River County has recorded 128 truck crashes since 2015, with 68 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Wilton since 2015, this page uses Little River County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 18.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-32 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Wilton fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 3 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
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 |
Wilton at a glance
| Population | 283 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 221 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71865) | $67,688 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71865) | $83,953 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wilton
How many truck accidents are there in Wilton?
128 truck crashes have been reported in Little River County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 68 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wilton?
US-71 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wilton since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wilton?
May has the most truck crashes in Little River County, 18.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wilton?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Little River County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Wilton compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
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 Wilton?
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.