Summit, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Summit: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Summit and Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marion County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 85 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Arkansas
Marion County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 3.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.7% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Marion County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Marion County at a glance: 1 in 19 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.1%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 85 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 51 days in fully reported years.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Summit since 2015; patterns below come from Marion County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 1.2%.
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (10.6%).
Road surface: 7.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Summit happened on US-62 (4); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.7% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Summit fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.7% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| US-62W | 19 |
| US-62 | 14 |
| US-62E | 13 |
| Sh14 | 6 |
| Sh202 | 3 |
| Sh14S | 3 |
| Sh125 | 3 |
| Sh125S | 2 |
Summit at a glance
| Population | 533 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 442 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72687) | $53,911 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72687) | $180,683 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +9% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +44% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +13% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Summit
How many truck crashes happen in Summit?
Since 2015, 85 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (36 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Summit?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in November, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Summit?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Summit compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 40.3 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Summit?
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.