North Little Rock, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North 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
16 of 1,303 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How North Little Rock compares with Arkansas
North Little Rock against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where North Little Rock stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | North Little Rock | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 174.5 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 67% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
North Little Rock sits below Arkansas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for North Little Rock: I-40 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of North Little Rock: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,303 crashes involving commercial trucks in North Little Rock since 2015: 520 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 2.4% 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 (9). After it: I-30 (6), I-440 (6) and US-70 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for North Little Rock fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in North Little Rock.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 North Little Rock
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 9 |
| I-30 | 6 |
| I-440 | 6 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| I-430 | 2 |
| US-67 | 2 |
| Cs- Cypress Street | 1 |
| Cs- Frazier Pike | 1 |
| Cs-Birdwood Dr | 1 |
| Cs-Buckeye | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (North Little Rock) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 524 |
| I-30 | 157 |
| I-440 | 142 |
| US-70 | 46 |
| I-430 | 46 |
| US-165 | 33 |
| Us67/167 | 32 |
| Sh365 | 17 |
North Little Rock at a glance
| Population | 64,498 |
| Land area | 53.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,216 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72116) | $79,010 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72116) | $233,475 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in North 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 | 56 | — | 5.3 |
| 2000s | 71 | +26% | 5.7 |
| 2010s | 92 | +29% | 4.5 |
| 2020s | 120 | +31% | 5.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 56 to 120. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Little Rock
How many truck crashes happen in North Little Rock?
1,303 truck crashes have been reported in North Little Rock since 2015, with 16 deaths and 520 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in North Little Rock?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North Little Rock: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in North Little Rock?
Truck crashes in North Little Rock peak in March, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in North Little Rock?
Since 2015, North Little Rock has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in North Little Rock compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, North Little Rock has 174.5 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in North Little Rock?
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.