Hazen, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hazen: 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
1 of 305 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hazen compares with Arkansas
Hazen against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hazen stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hazen | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,879.7 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 20.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 78% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Hazen is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Hazen: 10.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Overview
Hazen has recorded 305 truck crashes since 2015, with 141 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by US-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Hazen fleets
- Build extra time into June 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.
- 10.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Hazen
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 7 |
| US-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hazen) |
|---|---|
| I-40W | 99 |
| I-40 | 93 |
| I-40E | 87 |
| US-63 | 6 |
| US-63N | 6 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| I40(Access Ramp) | 2 |
| Sh11N | 2 |
Hazen at a glance
| Population | 1,388 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 395 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72064) | $63,897 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72064) | $131,433 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hazen 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 | 8 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | +3% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 17 | +118% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 29 | +75% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hazen
How many truck accidents are there in Hazen?
Since 2015, 305 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hazen (141 injured, 9 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hazen?
I-40 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hazen since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hazen?
Truck crashes in Hazen peak in June, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hazen?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hazen since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does Hazen compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Hazen records 1,879.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hazen?
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.