Bryant, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bryant: 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
6 of 294 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bryant compares with Arkansas
Bryant against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bryant stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bryant | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.1 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 89% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 22.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Arkansas, Bryant is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Bryant: 0.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 294 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bryant since 2015: 123 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.9%).
0.4% 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). It is followed by SR-5 (2), CR-CHICOT Rd (1) and CR-HOGUERD (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Bryant fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bryant.
- Check whether your routes use I-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 31.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- 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 Bryant
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 14 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| CR-CHICOT Rd | 1 |
| CR-HOGUERD | 1 |
| CR-SPRINGHILL Rd | 1 |
| CR-WSARDISRD | 1 |
| I-00030 | 1 |
| SR-338 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bryant) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 210 |
| Sh5 | 14 |
| Sh183 | 8 |
| Cst(Springhill Road) | 7 |
| I30(Access Ramp) | 5 |
| Cst(North Reynolds Road) | 5 |
| Cst(South Shobe Road) | 4 |
| Cst(Alcoa Road) | 3 |
Bryant at a glance
| Population | 22,271 |
| Land area | 20.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,085 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72022) | $80,920 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72022) | $208,297 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bryant 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 | 7 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 14 | +95% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 18 | +26% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 29 | +57% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bryant
How common are truck crashes in Bryant?
Bryant has had 294 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 123 people and killing 8.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bryant?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bryant since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bryant?
July has the most truck crashes in Bryant, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bryant?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bryant since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bryant compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Bryant has 113.1 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bryant?
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.