Wheatley, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wheatley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wheatley 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.
What stands out in St. Francis County: 8.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across 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.
Only 60 truck crashes were reported in Wheatley since 2015; patterns below come from St. Francis County as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.9% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across 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
I-40 leads within 10 miles of Wheatley with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-238 (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 Wheatley fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 8.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 |
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 |
Wheatley at a glance
| Population | 262 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 85 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wheatley
How common are truck crashes in Wheatley?
1,490 truck crashes have been reported in St. Francis County since 2015, with 74 deaths and 783 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wheatley?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wheatley: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wheatley?
March has the most truck crashes in St. Francis County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wheatley?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in St. Francis County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does Wheatley compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
St. Francis County records 589.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wheatley?
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.