Fargo, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fargo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fargo 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 |
Compared with Arkansas, St. Francis County is lower on 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.
The headline for St. Francis County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fargo since 2015, this page uses St. Francis County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fargo is I-40, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-238 (1) and SR-38 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Fargo fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in St. Francis County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 8.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 4 |
| SR-238 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 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 |
Fargo at a glance
| Population | 56 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 123 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72392) | $66,786 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72392) | $181,710 |
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 Fargo
How many truck accidents are there in Fargo?
Since 2015, 1,490 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in St. Francis County (783 injured, 74 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fargo?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fargo since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fargo?
The worst month is March: 10.5% of truck crashes in St. Francis County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Fargo?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in St. Francis County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fargo compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, St. Francis County has 589.5 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fargo?
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.