Sebastian County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sebastian County: 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
19 of 629 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sebastian County compares with Arkansas
Sebastian County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sebastian County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sebastian County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 55% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.9% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 14.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Sebastian County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Sebastian County: 1 in 33 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.0%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 629 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sebastian County since 2015: 257 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-71 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-64 (3), SR-10 (2) and SR-255 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 19 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Sebastian County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-71 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Sebastian County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Sebastian County) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 4 |
| US-64 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| SR-255 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sebastian County) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 67 |
| Sh22 | 29 |
| I-540E | 27 |
| US-71S | 25 |
| I-540W | 23 |
| Cst(Phoenix Avenue) | 22 |
| Sh255 | 22 |
| I-540 | 21 |
Sebastian County at a glance
| Population | 130,035 |
| Land area | 531.2 sq mi |
| Density | 245 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,793 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sebastian 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 | 30 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 47 | +57% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 49 | +4% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 61 | +25% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 61. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Sebastian County
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Questions fleets ask about Sebastian County
How many truck crashes happen in Sebastian County?
Since 2015, 629 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sebastian County (257 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sebastian County?
US-71 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Sebastian County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sebastian County?
Truck crashes in Sebastian County peak in August, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sebastian County?
Since 2015, Sebastian County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sebastian County compared with Arkansas?
Sebastian County records 41.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sebastian 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.