Ravenden, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ravenden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ravenden and Randolph County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Randolph County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 284 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Randolph County compares with Arkansas
Randolph County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randolph County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randolph County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 124.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 20.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Randolph County has lower values than Arkansas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Randolph County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Randolph County has recorded 284 truck crashes since 2015, with 176 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Ravenden since 2015, this page uses Randolph County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 37.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.6%).
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
US-63 leads within 10 miles of Ravenden with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Randolph County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Ravenden fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Randolph County.
- Check whether your routes use US-63, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Randolph County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 6 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Randolph County) |
|---|---|
| US-67N | 67 |
| US-67S | 62 |
| US-67 | 53 |
| US-62 | 13 |
| Sh90W | 9 |
| Sh115 | 8 |
| Sh90 | 7 |
| US-62W | 7 |
Ravenden at a glance
| Population | 421 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 199 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72459) | $39,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72459) | $73,349 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randolph 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 | 9 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | -26% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 15 | +133% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 27 | +83% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 27 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ravenden
How many truck accidents are there in Ravenden?
Randolph County has had 284 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 176 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ravenden?
Since 2015, US-63 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ravenden: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ravenden?
Truck crashes in Randolph County peak in April, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ravenden?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Randolph County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Ravenden compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 124.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Randolph County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ravenden?
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.