Cincinnati, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cincinnati: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cincinnati and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Arkansas
Washington County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.7 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 64% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.3% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Washington County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Washington County: 5.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Overview
Washington County has recorded 1,542 truck crashes since 2015, with 576 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Cincinnati since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cincinnati since 2015 were spread across roads: US-412 (3), US-59 (3), SR-16 (2), CR-E670 (1) and Cs-Wuniversityst (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (21% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 1.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Cincinnati fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.5% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- With 5.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 3 |
| US-59 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| CR-E670 | 1 |
| Cs-Wuniversityst | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 399 |
| US-412 | 143 |
| Cst(West Sunset Avenue) | 72 |
| I-49S | 44 |
| US-71 | 41 |
| Cst(East Robinson Avenue) | 38 |
| I-49N | 37 |
| US-62 | 30 |
Cincinnati at a glance
| Land area | 7.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72769) | $56,754 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 58 | — | 3.5 |
| 2000s | 79 | +36% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 109 | +38% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 133 | +22% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 58 a year in the 1990s and 133 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cincinnati
How many truck crashes happen in Cincinnati?
1,542 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 576 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cincinnati?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in February, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cincinnati?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cincinnati compared with Arkansas?
Washington County records 49.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cincinnati?
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.