Marie, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marie: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marie 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 stands out for higher 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
Since 2015, 993 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mississippi County. They injured 510 people and killed 37.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Marie since 2015; patterns below come from Mississippi County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Marie fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 8.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 5 |
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 |
Marie at a glance
| Population | 97 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 660 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72395) | $78,507 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72395) | $150,119 |
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 Marie
How many truck accidents are there in Marie?
Mississippi County has had 993 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 510 people and killing 37.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Marie?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Marie since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Marie?
March has the most truck crashes in Mississippi County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Marie?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mississippi County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Marie compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mississippi County has 223.6 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Marie?
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.