Waldron, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waldron: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waldron and Scott County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Scott County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 130 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Arkansas
Scott County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 23.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Scott County sits below Arkansas on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Scott County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 130 crashes involving commercial trucks in Scott County since 2015: 57 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
Waldron had 15 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Scott County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Waldron since 2015: US-71 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Scott County.
Route planning tips for Waldron fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.4% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 37 |
| US-71N | 24 |
| US-71S | 22 |
| Sh80E | 8 |
| Sh28E | 6 |
| Sh80W | 3 |
| Sh80 | 3 |
| Sh28W | 3 |
Waldron at a glance
| Population | 3,337 |
| Land area | 5.6 sq mi |
| Density | 592 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72958) | $42,221 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72958) | $100,866 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 15 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | -36% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 10 | +3% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 11 | +13% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waldron
How many truck crashes happen in Waldron?
Scott County has had 130 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 57 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Waldron?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in August, with 13.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Waldron?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scott County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Waldron compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Scott County has 106.3 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Waldron?
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.