Scott, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scott: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scott 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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Lonoke County is lower 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.
The headline for Lonoke County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Scott 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-440 (4), US-165 (4) and US-70 (2).
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 Scott fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 7.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lonoke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 7 |
| I-440 | 4 |
| US-165 | 4 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| Cs- Frazier Pike | 1 |
| Cs-Birdwood Dr | 1 |
| Cs-Buckeye | 1 |
| I-30 | 1 |
| SR-440 | 1 |
| US-67 | 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 |
Scott at a glance
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72142) | $62,863 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72142) | $214,058 |
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 Scott
How many truck crashes happen in Scott?
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 Scott?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Scott since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Scott?
The worst month is February: 12.7% of truck crashes in Lonoke County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Scott?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Lonoke County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does Scott compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
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 Scott?
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.