Tontitown, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tontitown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tontitown 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 |
Washington County sits below Arkansas 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).
What stands out in Washington County: 5.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in Arkansas.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 1,542 truck crashes since 2015, with 576 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Tontitown had 108 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Washington County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Road surface: 5.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-49 leads within 10 miles of Tontitown with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-412 (4), US-71 (3) and Cs- W Pleasant Grove Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (21%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Tontitown fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Check whether your routes use I-49, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Washington County.
- 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
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-49 | 5 |
| US-412 | 4 |
| US-71 | 3 |
| Cs- W Pleasant Grove Rd | 1 |
| Cs-Oakhilldr | 1 |
| Doubletree St. | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| US-71B | 1 |
| Us- 412-02 | 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 |
Tontitown at a glance
| Population | 7,941 |
| Land area | 17.9 sq mi |
| Density | 443 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72762) | $82,228 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72762) | $305,002 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 58 to 133. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Tontitown
How many truck crashes happen in Tontitown?
1,542 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 576 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Tontitown?
Since 2015, I-49 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tontitown: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tontitown?
February has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tontitown?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Tontitown compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 49.7 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Tontitown?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.