Luxora, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Luxora: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Luxora 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 |
Mississippi County sits below Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Mississippi County: 8.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Overview
Mississippi County has recorded 993 truck crashes since 2015, with 510 people injured and 37 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Luxora had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Mississippi County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in 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
I-55 leads within 10 miles of Luxora with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-239 (1), US-61 (1) and Us- 61-03 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Luxora fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mississippi County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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 Mississippi County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 3 |
| 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 |
Luxora at a glance
| Population | 865 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,016 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72358) | $32,841 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 to 94. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Luxora
How many truck accidents are there in Luxora?
Since 2015, 993 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mississippi County (510 injured, 37 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Luxora?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Luxora since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Luxora?
March has the most truck crashes in Mississippi County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Luxora?
Since 2015, Mississippi County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Luxora compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Mississippi County has 223.6 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Luxora?
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.