Harrisburg, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrisburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harrisburg and Poinsett County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Poinsett County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 324 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Poinsett County compares with Arkansas
Poinsett County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Poinsett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Poinsett County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 126.8 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 17.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Poinsett County sits below Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Poinsett County: 1 in 312 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 324 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Poinsett County. They injured 155 people and killed 13.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 19 truck crashes were reported in Harrisburg since 2015; patterns below come from Poinsett County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 37.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Harrisburg since 2015: SR-14 (2) and SR-1 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Harrisburg fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Poinsett County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- 4.2% 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
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 Poinsett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 2 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Poinsett County) |
|---|---|
| Sh14E | 40 |
| Sh1 | 32 |
| Sh14 | 27 |
| I-555N | 26 |
| I-555 | 26 |
| I-555S | 19 |
| US-63 | 19 |
| US-49 | 18 |
Harrisburg at a glance
| Population | 2,200 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 907 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72432) | $55,827 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72432) | $106,304 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Poinsett 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 24 | +15% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 24 | +3% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 29 | +19% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harrisburg
How common are truck crashes in Harrisburg?
Since 2015, 324 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Poinsett County (155 injured, 13 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrisburg?
June has the most truck crashes in Poinsett County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Harrisburg?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Poinsett County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Harrisburg compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Poinsett County has 126.8 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Harrisburg?
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.