Salem, Saline County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Salem, Saline County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Salem, Saline County and Saline County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Saline County numbers.
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 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Saline County compares with Arkansas
Saline County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Saline County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Saline County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.7 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Saline County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Arkansas on after dark.
The headline for Salem, Saline County: I-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Salem: 9 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,350 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Saline County. They injured 636 people and killed 29.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Salem, Saline County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Saline County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-30 leads within 10 miles of Salem with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-5 (3), CR-SPRINGHILL Rd (1) and I-00030 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 24 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Salem, Saline County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Saline County.
- Look at alternatives to I-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Saline County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 9 |
| SR-5 | 3 |
| CR-SPRINGHILL Rd | 1 |
| I-00030 | 1 |
| SR-338 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Saline County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 921 |
| Sh5 | 37 |
| US-70 | 30 |
| I-530 | 20 |
| US-167 | 18 |
| Sh35 | 16 |
| Cst(Alcoa Road) | 13 |
| Sh183 | 13 |
Salem, Saline County at a glance
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72002) | $85,502 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72002) | $216,074 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Saline 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 | 34 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 49 | +47% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 80 | +62% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 132 | +66% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 132. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Salem, Saline County
How many truck crashes happen in Salem, Saline County?
1,350 truck crashes have been reported in Saline County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 636 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Salem, Saline County?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Salem since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Salem, Saline County?
Truck crashes in Saline County peak in July, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Salem, Saline County?
24 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Saline County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Salem, Saline County compare with Arkansas?
Saline County records 87.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Salem, Saline County?
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.