Ouachita County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ouachita 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
3 of 204 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ouachita County compares with Arkansas
Ouachita County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ouachita County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ouachita County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.7 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 15.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Ouachita County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Arkansas on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Ouachita County: 0.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Overview
Ouachita County has recorded 204 truck crashes since 2015, with 109 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Ouachita County since 2015 were spread across roads: Cs-Mount Holly (1), SR-24 (1), SR-7 (1), Sr- 9-01 (1) and US-278 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Ouachita County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.9% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Ouachita County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Ouachita County) |
|---|---|
| Cs-Mount Holly | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| Sr- 9-01 | 1 |
| US-278 | 1 |
| US-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ouachita County) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 38 |
| Sh7 | 21 |
| US-278 | 16 |
| Sh9 | 13 |
| Sh376 | 11 |
| Sh24 | 10 |
| US-278W | 9 |
| US-79N | 9 |
Ouachita County at a glance
| Population | 21,684 |
| Land area | 732.7 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,608 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ouachita 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 | 9 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 8 | -3% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | +60% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 18 | +32% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Ouachita County
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Questions fleets ask about Ouachita County
How many truck crashes happen in Ouachita County?
Ouachita County has had 204 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 109 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ouachita County?
Truck crashes in Ouachita County peak in May, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ouachita County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Ouachita County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Ouachita County compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Ouachita County has 79.7 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ouachita 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.