Camden, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Camden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Camden and Ouachita County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ouachita County numbers.
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 stands out for higher injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Ouachita County: 0.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 204 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ouachita County. They injured 109 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
Camden had 74 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Ouachita County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-278 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: Cs-Mount Holly (1), SR-24 (1) and SR-274 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Camden fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ouachita County.
- Look at alternatives to US-278 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-278 | 2 |
| Cs-Mount Holly | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
| SR-274 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 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 |
Camden at a glance
| Population | 10,116 |
| Land area | 16.5 sq mi |
| Density | 612 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Camden
How many truck crashes happen in Camden?
Ouachita County has had 204 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 109 people and killing 8.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Camden?
US-278 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Camden since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Camden?
The worst month is May: 10.3% of truck crashes in Ouachita County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Camden?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Ouachita County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Camden compared 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 Camden?
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.