Benton, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Benton: 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
7 of 560 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benton compares with Arkansas
Benton against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.9 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 77% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Benton is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Benton: 0.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 560 crashes involving commercial trucks in Benton since 2015: 272 people were injured and 5 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.7% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
I-30 leads within 10 miles of Benton with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-5 (3), CR-SPRINGHILL Rd (1) and CR-WSARDISRD (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Benton fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Benton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 11 |
| SR-5 | 3 |
| CR-SPRINGHILL Rd | 1 |
| CR-WSARDISRD | 1 |
| I-00030 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 454 |
| Sh35 | 10 |
| Cst(Alcoa Road) | 10 |
| Sh5 | 7 |
| I30(On Ramp) | 5 |
| Sh5N | 4 |
| Cst(Military) | 3 |
| Sh183 | 3 |
Benton at a glance
| Population | 38,088 |
| Land area | 23.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,648 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton 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 | 17 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | -8% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 32 | +103% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 58 | +82% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Benton
How common are truck crashes in Benton?
560 truck crashes have been reported in Benton since 2015, with 5 deaths and 272 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Benton?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Benton: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton?
Truck crashes in Benton peak in July, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Benton?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Benton since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Benton compare with Arkansas?
Benton records 127.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Benton?
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.