Caldwell, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Caldwell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Caldwell and St. Francis County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use St. Francis County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 1,490 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How St. Francis County compares with Arkansas
St. Francis County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where St. Francis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | St. Francis County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 589.5 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 6.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.4% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
St. Francis County has lower values than Arkansas for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
St. Francis County at a glance: 8.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in Arkansas.
Overview
St. Francis County has recorded 1,490 truck crashes since 2015, with 783 people injured and 74 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Caldwell had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use St. Francis County numbers.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 43.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (16). After it: US-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Caldwell fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.4% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 St. Francis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 16 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (St. Francis County) |
|---|---|
| I-40W | 526 |
| I-40E | 470 |
| I-40 | 306 |
| Sh1 | 26 |
| US-70 | 14 |
| US-70E | 13 |
| Cst(North Washington) | 8 |
| Sh149 | 6 |
Caldwell at a glance
| Population | 421 |
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Density | 132 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72322) | $35,750 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in St. Francis 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 | 32 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 65 | +105% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 117 | +79% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 130 | +11% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 130. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Caldwell
How common are truck crashes in Caldwell?
Since 2015, 1,490 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Francis County (783 injured, 74 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Caldwell?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Caldwell: 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Caldwell?
Truck crashes in St. Francis County peak in March, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Caldwell?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Francis County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Caldwell compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Francis County has 589.5 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Caldwell?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.