Phillips County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Phillips 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
4 of 140 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Phillips County compares with Arkansas
Phillips County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Phillips County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Phillips County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Phillips County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Phillips County at a glance: 9.6 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 140 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Phillips County. They injured 90 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 30 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 16.4% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Phillips County is US-49, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-1 (1), SR-242 (1) and SR-318 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Phillips County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-49, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Phillips County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Phillips County) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 5 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-242 | 1 |
| SR-318 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Phillips County) |
|---|---|
| US-49 | 35 |
| Sh44 | 13 |
| Sh1 | 12 |
| I-49 | 8 |
| Sh20 | 6 |
| Sh85 | 5 |
| Sh242 | 4 |
| Sh318E | 3 |
Phillips County at a glance
| Population | 14,661 |
| Land area | 690.4 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $40,527 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Phillips 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | -17% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 10 | +38% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 13 | +36% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Phillips County
ZIP codes in Phillips County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Phillips County
How many truck crashes happen in Phillips County?
Since 2015, 140 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Phillips County (90 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Phillips County?
US-49 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Phillips County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Phillips County?
The worst month is October: 16.4% of truck crashes in Phillips County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Phillips County?
Since 2015, Phillips County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Phillips County compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Phillips County has 84.3 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Phillips County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.