Monroe County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 394 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Arkansas
Monroe County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 507.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 5.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.5% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Monroe County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Monroe County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Monroe County has recorded 394 truck crashes since 2015, with 181 people injured and 23 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads in Monroe County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-238 (1), US-49 (1) and US-79 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Monroe County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Monroe County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 5.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
| US-49 | 1 |
| US-79 | 1 |
| Us- 79-13 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-40W | 109 |
| I-40 | 104 |
| I-40E | 86 |
| US-79 | 20 |
| US-49 | 18 |
| Sh17 | 14 |
| Sh1 | 8 |
| Cst-North Main Street | 4 |
Monroe County at a glance
| Population | 6,415 |
| Land area | 607.5 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $43,066 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 21 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 21 | +4% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 35 | +63% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 37 | +7% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 37. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Monroe County
ZIP codes in Monroe County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Monroe County
How many truck crashes happen in Monroe County?
394 truck crashes have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 181 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Monroe County?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Monroe County: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Monroe County?
July has the most truck crashes in Monroe County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Monroe County?
Since 2015, Monroe County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Monroe County compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 507.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monroe County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Monroe County?
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.