Ratcliff, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ratcliff: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ratcliff 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
Logan County at a glance: 10.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Logan County. They injured 45 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 45 days in fully reported years.
Ratcliff had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Logan County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (12.2%).
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 Ratcliff since 2015: SR-22 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Ratcliff 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
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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 2 |
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 |
Ratcliff at a glance
| Population | 166 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 92 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72951) | $39,038 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72951) | $146,421 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ratcliff
How many truck accidents are there in Ratcliff?
90 truck crashes have been reported in Logan County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 45 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ratcliff?
The worst month is August: 12.2% of truck crashes in Logan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ratcliff?
Since 2015, Logan County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Ratcliff compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Logan County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ratcliff?
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.