Pottsville, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pottsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pottsville 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 sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and injuries per crash. It runs above Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Pottsville: I-40 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Pottsville since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 590 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pope County since 2015: 189 people were injured and 27 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 62 truck crashes reported in Pottsville 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pottsville is I-40, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-7 (3), Mu-Bradleycoverd (1) and SR-331 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Pottsville 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.
- 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| Mu-Bradleycoverd | 1 |
| SR-331 | 1 |
| US-64 | 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 |
Pottsville at a glance
| Population | 3,301 |
| Land area | 13.5 sq mi |
| Density | 244 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72858) | $69,760 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72858) | $171,458 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 54. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pottsville
How many truck accidents are there in Pottsville?
Pope County has had 590 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 189 people and killing 27.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pottsville?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pottsville since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pottsville?
August has the most truck crashes in Pope County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pottsville?
Since 2015, Pope County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pottsville compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Pope County has 77.7 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pottsville?
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.