Union County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union 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
15 of 364 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Arkansas
Union County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.5 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 2.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Union County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Union County at a glance: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.4%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 364 crashes involving commercial trucks in Union County since 2015: 213 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-82 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-7 (3), US-167 (3) and SR-15 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Union County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-82; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.6% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Union County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| US-167 | 3 |
| SR-15 | 2 |
| SR-129 | 1 |
| SR-275 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 86 |
| US-167 | 54 |
| Sh7 | 45 |
| Sh15 | 13 |
| Sh129 | 9 |
| Cst(West Hillsboro Street) | 7 |
| US-167N | 7 |
| Cst(Oakland Road) | 6 |
Union County at a glance
| Population | 37,008 |
| Land area | 1,039.1 sq mi |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,475 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 31 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | -4% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 29 | -4% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 29 | -1% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 31 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Union County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Union County
How many truck accidents are there in Union County?
Since 2015, 364 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Union County (213 injured, 19 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Union County?
Since 2015, US-82 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Union County: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Union County?
The worst month is October: 12.1% of truck crashes in Union County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Union County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
How does Union County compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 84.5 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Union County?
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.