Scranton, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scranton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scranton 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 has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Logan County: 10.1 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across 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.
Scranton 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%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (12.2%).
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-109 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: I-40 (2), SR-22 (2) and US-64 (1).
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 Scranton fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-109; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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-109 | 3 |
| I-40 | 2 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| US-64 | 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 |
Scranton at a glance
| Population | 260 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 514 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72863) | $64,773 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72863) | $146,432 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Scranton
How many truck accidents are there in Scranton?
Logan County has had 90 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 45 people and killing 9.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Scranton?
SR-109 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Scranton since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Scranton?
The worst month is August: 12.2% of truck crashes in Logan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Scranton?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Logan County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Scranton compared with Arkansas?
Logan County records 37.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Scranton?
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.