Fifty-Six, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fifty-Six: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fifty-Six and Stone County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Stone County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 73 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stone County compares with Arkansas
Stone County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stone County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 62% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 14.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Stone County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Stone County: 1 in 34 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.9%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Stone County has recorded 73 truck crashes since 2015, with 41 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 59 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Fifty-Six since 2015; patterns below come from Stone County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fifty-Six since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-66 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Fifty-Six fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stone County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Stone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-66 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stone County) |
|---|---|
| Sh5 | 18 |
| Sh14 | 16 |
| Sh9 | 9 |
| Sh66 | 8 |
| Sh263 | 4 |
| Cst(East Main Street) | 2 |
| Cst(West Main Street) | 2 |
| Sh58 | 2 |
Fifty-Six at a glance
| Population | 162 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72533) | $51,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72533) | $186,400 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stone 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +17% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 4 | +2% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 8 | +70% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fifty-Six
How common are truck crashes in Fifty-Six?
Since 2015, 73 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stone County (41 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fifty-Six?
Truck crashes in Stone County peak in January, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fifty-Six?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stone County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fifty-Six compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Stone County has 48.4 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fifty-Six?
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.