De Valls Bluff, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in De Valls Bluff: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in De Valls Bluff and Prairie County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Prairie County numbers.
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 |
Prairie County has lower values than Arkansas for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Prairie County: 11.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 593 crashes involving commercial trucks in Prairie County since 2015: 285 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
De Valls Bluff had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Prairie County numbers.
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.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of De Valls Bluff is I-40, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for De Valls Bluff fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 11.5% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 8 |
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 |
De Valls Bluff at a glance
| Population | 495 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 453 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72041) | $53,125 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about De Valls Bluff
How many truck accidents are there in De Valls Bluff?
Prairie County has had 593 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 285 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in De Valls Bluff?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of De Valls Bluff: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in De Valls Bluff?
February has the most truck crashes in Prairie County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in De Valls Bluff?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Prairie County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does De Valls Bluff compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Prairie County records 639.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in De Valls Bluff?
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.