Madison County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madison County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 168 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Arkansas
Madison County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 81% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 25.9% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Madison County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Madison County: US-412 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes in Madison County since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 168 crashes involving commercial trucks in Madison County since 2015: 56 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 2.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
US-412 leads in Madison County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-412 (1), CR-MADISON5340RD (1) and SR-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Madison County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-412 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.7% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Madison County) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 4 |
| CR-412 | 1 |
| CR-MADISON5340RD | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-74 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 64 |
| Sh23 | 33 |
| Sh12 | 11 |
| Sh74 | 10 |
| Sh16 | 8 |
| Sh295 | 6 |
| Sh45 | 6 |
| US-412B | 5 |
Madison County at a glance
| Population | 17,865 |
| Land area | 834.2 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,625 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 12 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | -16% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 13 | +25% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 16 | +23% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Madison County
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Questions fleets ask about Madison County
How common are truck crashes in Madison County?
Since 2015, 168 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (56 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Madison County?
US-412 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Madison County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Madison County?
The worst month is September: 13.1% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Madison County?
Since 2015, Madison County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Madison County compared with Arkansas?
Madison County records 82.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Madison County?
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.