Prairie County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Prairie 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 593 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Prairie County compares with Arkansas
Prairie County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Prairie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Prairie County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 639.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 6.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 3.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.8% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Prairie County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Prairie County at a glance: 11.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in Arkansas.
Overview
Prairie County has recorded 593 truck crashes since 2015, with 285 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.2%.
November through March accounts for 44.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.8%).
11.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-38 (1) and US-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Prairie County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.5% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Prairie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Prairie County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
| US-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Prairie County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 162 |
| I-40W | 161 |
| I-40E | 157 |
| Sh11N | 17 |
| US-63S | 13 |
| US-63 | 11 |
| US-70 | 9 |
| I40(Rest Area) | 7 |
Prairie County at a glance
| Population | 7,935 |
| Land area | 647.5 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,585 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Prairie 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 | 19 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 31 | +63% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 66 | +112% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 55 | -17% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 55. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Prairie County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Prairie County
How many truck crashes happen in Prairie County?
593 truck crashes have been reported in Prairie County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 285 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Prairie County?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Prairie County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Prairie County?
Truck crashes in Prairie County peak in February, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Prairie County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Prairie County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Prairie County compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Prairie County has 639.3 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Prairie County?
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.