Huntsville, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Huntsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Huntsville and Madison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Madison County numbers.
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 has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Huntsville: US-412 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Huntsville.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 168 truck crashes since 2015, with 56 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
With 16 truck crashes reported in Huntsville since 2015, this page uses Madison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (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
Within this area, US-412 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by CR-412 (1) and SR-74 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Huntsville fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- Check whether your routes use US-412, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- 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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 4 |
| CR-412 | 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 |
Huntsville at a glance
| Population | 3,426 |
| Land area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Density | 634 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72740) | $63,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72740) | $194,286 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Huntsville
How many truck crashes happen in Huntsville?
Madison County has had 168 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 56 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Huntsville?
NHTSA data shows US-412 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Huntsville since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Huntsville?
The worst month is September: 13.1% of truck crashes in Madison County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Huntsville?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Huntsville compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 82.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Madison County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Huntsville?
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.