St. Paul, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in St. Paul: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in St. Paul 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 sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Madison County: 0.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Overview
Madison County has recorded 168 truck crashes since 2015, with 56 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in St. Paul since 2015; patterns below come from Madison County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 2.4%.
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of St. Paul since 2015: SR-16 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for St. Paul fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Madison County.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 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 |
St. Paul at a glance
| Population | 124 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 273 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72721) | $60,306 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about St. Paul
How common are truck crashes in St. Paul?
168 truck crashes have been reported in Madison County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 56 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in St. Paul?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in September, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in St. Paul?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Madison County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in St. Paul compare with Arkansas?
Madison County records 82.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in St. Paul?
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.