Ward, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ward: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ward 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.
What stands out in Lonoke County: 7.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,000 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lonoke County. They injured 426 people and killed 50.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Ward 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
February has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ward is US-67, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-321 (3), Cr- Mahoney Road (1) and SR-5 (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 Ward fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-67, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 7.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Lonoke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 4 |
| SR-321 | 3 |
| Cr- Mahoney Road | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 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 |
Ward at a glance
| Population | 7,022 |
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,551 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72007) | $86,302 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72007) | $234,164 |
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 Ward
How many truck crashes happen in Ward?
Lonoke County has had 1,000 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 426 people and killing 50.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ward?
Since 2015, US-67 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ward: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ward?
The worst month is February: 12.7% of truck crashes in Lonoke County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ward?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lonoke County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Ward compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lonoke County has 111.0 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ward?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.