Dell, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dell and Mississippi County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mississippi County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 993 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mississippi County compares with Arkansas
Mississippi County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mississippi County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mississippi County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 223.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Mississippi County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Mississippi County: 8.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 993 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mississippi County. They injured 510 people and killed 37.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Dell since 2015; patterns below come from Mississippi County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.0% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dell since 2015 were spread across roads: I-55 (3), SR-18 (3), Cs- S Franklin Street (1), SR-151 (1) and SR-239 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Dell fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 8.0% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Mississippi County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 3 |
| Cs- S Franklin Street | 1 |
| SR-151 | 1 |
| SR-239 | 1 |
| US-61 | 1 |
| Us- 61-03 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mississippi County) |
|---|---|
| I-55S | 208 |
| I-55N | 178 |
| I-55 | 172 |
| US-61 | 49 |
| Sh18 | 48 |
| US-61S | 19 |
| Sh140 | 18 |
| Cst(East Main Street) | 15 |
Dell at a glance
| Population | 183 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 199 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72426) | $78,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72426) | $173,873 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mississippi 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 | 44 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 42 | -4% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 63 | +49% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 94 | +48% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 44 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 94. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dell
How many truck accidents are there in Dell?
Since 2015, 993 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mississippi County (510 injured, 37 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Dell?
Truck crashes in Mississippi County peak in March, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dell?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Mississippi County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Dell compared with Arkansas?
Mississippi County records 223.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dell?
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.