Keo, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Keo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Keo 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 sits below Arkansas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Lonoke County at a glance: 7.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Overview
Lonoke County has recorded 1,000 truck crashes since 2015, with 426 people injured and 50 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Keo had 9 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lonoke County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Keo since 2015 were spread across roads: US-165 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Keo fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.0% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Lonoke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 4 |
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 |
Keo at a glance
| Population | 202 |
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72083) | $39,000 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 96. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Keo
How many truck accidents are there in Keo?
Lonoke County has had 1,000 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 426 people and killing 50.
When do most truck crashes happen in Keo?
Truck crashes in Lonoke County peak in February, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Keo?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lonoke County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Keo compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Lonoke County has 111.0 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Keo?
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.