Magazine, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Magazine: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Magazine and Logan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Logan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Logan County compares with Arkansas
Logan County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Logan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Logan County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.7 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Logan County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Logan County: 10.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 90 crashes involving commercial trucks in Logan County since 2015: 45 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 45 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Magazine since 2015, this page uses Logan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Magazine since 2015: SR-10 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Magazine fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Logan County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Logan County) |
|---|---|
| Sh23 | 13 |
| Sh10 | 12 |
| Sh22 | 11 |
| Sh23N | 8 |
| Sh22E | 7 |
| Sh197 | 6 |
| Sh10E | 5 |
| Sh109N | 3 |
Magazine at a glance
| Population | 754 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 415 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72943) | $62,022 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72943) | $133,257 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Logan 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 | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | -18% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 8 | -1% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 8 | -4% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Magazine
How common are truck crashes in Magazine?
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Logan County (45 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Magazine?
August has the most truck crashes in Logan County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Magazine?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Logan County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Magazine compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Logan County has 37.7 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Magazine?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.