Jacksonville, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jacksonville: 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
8 of 245 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jacksonville compares with Arkansas
Jacksonville against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jacksonville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jacksonville | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.8 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Jacksonville has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
The headline for Jacksonville: 1 in 29 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Jacksonville has recorded 245 truck crashes since 2015, with 104 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jacksonville is I-40, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-67 (5), I-440 (4) and SR-321 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Jacksonville fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jacksonville.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Jacksonville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 7 |
| US-67 | 5 |
| I-440 | 4 |
| SR-321 | 3 |
| SR-89 | 2 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| CR-TATESM | 1 |
| Cr- Mahoney Road | 1 |
| Cr- Sayles Road | 1 |
| Cs- Cypress Street | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jacksonville) |
|---|---|
| Us67/167 | 135 |
| US-67 | 9 |
| I-440 | 8 |
| Sh161 | 6 |
| Cst(John Harden Drive) | 5 |
| Cst(Tp White Drive) | 5 |
| Cst(West Main Street) | 4 |
| Cst(T P White Drive) | 4 |
Jacksonville at a glance
| Population | 29,129 |
| Land area | 28.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,015 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jacksonville 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 | 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +57% | 5.7 |
| 2010s | 19 | +104% | 4.5 |
| 2020s | 21 | +10% | 5.6 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jacksonville
How common are truck crashes in Jacksonville?
245 truck crashes have been reported in Jacksonville since 2015, with 4 deaths and 104 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jacksonville?
I-40 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jacksonville since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jacksonville?
Truck crashes in Jacksonville peak in April, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jacksonville?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jacksonville since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jacksonville compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 71.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jacksonville, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jacksonville?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.