West Fork, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Fork: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Fork 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).
What stands out in Washington County: 5.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 1,542 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 576 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in West Fork since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
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.
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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of West Fork happened on I-49 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Their busiest month is July, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.4 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for West Fork fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Washington County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.2% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 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 |
West Fork at a glance
| Population | 2,356 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 630 per sq mi |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Fork
How many truck accidents are there in West Fork?
Since 2015, 1,542 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (576 injured, 22 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in West Fork?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in February, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Fork?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does West Fork compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 49.7 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in West Fork?
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.