Little Rock, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Little Rock: 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Little Rock compares with Arkansas
Little Rock against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Little Rock stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Little Rock | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.8 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 69% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Arkansas, Little Rock is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Little Rock: 1 in 37 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.7%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Little Rock has recorded 2,086 truck crashes since 2015, with 920 people injured and 25 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.7%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). After it: I-440 (6), I-40 (5) and I-530 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 57 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (14% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 1.2 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Little Rock fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 24.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Little Rock
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 14 |
| I-440 | 6 |
| I-40 | 5 |
| I-530 | 3 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| I-430 | 2 |
| CR-CHICOT Rd | 1 |
| CR-HOGUERD | 1 |
| CR-PRATT Road | 1 |
| CR-SPRINGHILL Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Little Rock) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 700 |
| I-440 | 201 |
| I-430 | 123 |
| I-630 | 75 |
| I-530 | 53 |
| I30(Frontage Road) | 38 |
| Cst(Cantrell Road) | 35 |
| I-40 | 26 |
Little Rock at a glance
| Population | 204,774 |
| Land area | 121.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,689 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Little Rock 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 | 66 | — | 5.3 |
| 2000s | 93 | +40% | 5.7 |
| 2010s | 145 | +55% | 4.5 |
| 2020s | 188 | +30% | 5.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 66 a year in the 1990s and 188 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Little Rock
How many truck crashes happen in Little Rock?
2,086 truck crashes have been reported in Little Rock since 2015, with 25 deaths and 920 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Little Rock?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Little Rock: 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Little Rock?
Truck crashes in Little Rock peak in July, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Little Rock?
Since 2015, Little Rock has reported 57 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Little Rock compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Little Rock has 87.8 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Little Rock?
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.