Victoria, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Victoria: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Victoria 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. 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
Police reported 993 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mississippi County since 2015: 510 people were injured and 37 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Victoria 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%.
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.
8.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of Victoria with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-18 (1) and Us- 61-03 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Victoria 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.
- With 8.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 | 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 |
Victoria at a glance
| Population | 18 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72370) | $48,732 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72370) | $100,267 |
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 Victoria
How common are truck crashes in Victoria?
Mississippi County has had 993 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 510 people and killing 37.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Victoria?
NHTSA data shows I-55 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Victoria since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Victoria?
March has the most truck crashes in Mississippi County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Victoria?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mississippi County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Victoria compare 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 Victoria?
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.