Atkins, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Atkins: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Atkins and Pope County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pope County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 590 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pope County compares with Arkansas
Pope County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pope County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pope County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 77.7 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 16% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Pope County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Atkins: I-40 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Atkins: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 590 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pope County since 2015: 189 people were injured and 27 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 39 truck crashes reported in Atkins since 2015, this page uses Pope County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Atkins is I-40, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I- 40-22 (1), Mu-Bradleycoverd (1) and SR-331 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Atkins fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.3% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Pope County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 7 |
| I- 40-22 | 1 |
| Mu-Bradleycoverd | 1 |
| SR-331 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pope County) |
|---|---|
| I-40W | 111 |
| I-40E | 92 |
| I-40 | 71 |
| Sh7 | 41 |
| US-64 | 26 |
| Sh331 | 25 |
| Sh247 | 20 |
| Sh124 | 15 |
Atkins at a glance
| Population | 2,878 |
| Land area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Density | 469 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72823) | $69,107 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72823) | $141,569 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pope 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 | 22 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 40 | +81% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 45 | +13% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 54 | +18% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Atkins
How many truck crashes happen in Atkins?
590 truck crashes have been reported in Pope County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 189 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Atkins?
I-40 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Atkins since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Atkins?
The worst month is August: 10.3% of truck crashes in Pope County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Atkins?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Pope County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does Atkins compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pope County has 77.7 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Atkins?
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.