Cabot, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cabot: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cabot and Lonoke County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lonoke County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 1,000 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lonoke County compares with Arkansas
Lonoke County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lonoke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lonoke County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.0 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lonoke County has lower values than Arkansas for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lonoke County: 7.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in Arkansas.
Overview
Lonoke County has recorded 1,000 truck crashes since 2015, with 426 people injured and 50 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 124 truck crashes reported in Cabot since 2015, this page uses Lonoke County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-321 (3), SR-89 (2) and CR-TATESM (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Cabot fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.0% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lonoke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 6 |
| SR-321 | 3 |
| SR-89 | 2 |
| CR-TATESM | 1 |
| Cr- Mahoney Road | 1 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lonoke County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 514 |
| US-67 | 64 |
| I-40W | 52 |
| I-40E | 50 |
| Sh5 | 38 |
| Sh89 | 32 |
| Sh321 | 17 |
| US-165W | 16 |
Cabot at a glance
| Population | 27,575 |
| Land area | 20.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,329 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72023) | $76,931 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72023) | $216,422 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lonoke 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 | 39 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 50 | +27% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 61 | +22% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 96 | +56% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 39 a year in the 1990s and 96 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cabot
How many truck crashes happen in Cabot?
1,000 truck crashes have been reported in Lonoke County since 2015, with 50 deaths and 426 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cabot?
Since 2015, US-67 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cabot: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cabot?
Truck crashes in Lonoke County peak in February, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cabot?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lonoke County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Cabot compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 111.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lonoke County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cabot?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.