White County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in White 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
6 of 620 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How White County compares with Arkansas
White County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where White County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | White County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
White County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Arkansas on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for White County: US-67 most fatal truck crashes in White County: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 620 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in White County. They injured 282 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
US-67 leads in White County with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-5 (3), Cs-W Booth Rd (1) and SR-124 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for White County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in White County.
- Check whether your routes use US-67, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 4.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in White County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 7 |
| SR-5 | 3 |
| Cs-W Booth Rd | 1 |
| SR-124 | 1 |
| SR-13 | 1 |
| SR-323 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-367 | 1 |
| US-167 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (White County) |
|---|---|
| Us67/167 | 185 |
| US-67 | 39 |
| Sh36 | 37 |
| US-64 | 31 |
| US-167 | 29 |
| Sh5 | 20 |
| US-64E | 18 |
| Sh16 | 15 |
White County at a glance
| Population | 79,091 |
| Land area | 1,034.0 sq mi |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,111 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in White 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 | 24 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 36 | +53% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 53 | +46% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 60 | +15% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 60 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in White County
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Questions fleets ask about White County
How many truck accidents are there in White County?
620 truck crashes have been reported in White County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 282 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in White County?
Since 2015, US-67 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in White County: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in White County?
August has the most truck crashes in White County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in White County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in White County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in White County compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, White County has 66.6 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in White 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.