Bald Knob, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bald Knob: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bald Knob and White County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use White County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Arkansas, White County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Bald Knob: US-67 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Bald Knob: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 620 crashes involving commercial trucks in White County since 2015: 282 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 19 truck crashes were reported in Bald Knob since 2015; patterns below come from White County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
4.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-36 (1) and US-167 (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 Bald Knob fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in White County.
- Look at alternatives to US-67 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.6% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- With 4.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 3 |
| SR-36 | 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 |
Bald Knob at a glance
| Population | 2,533 |
| Land area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Density | 511 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72010) | $48,305 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72010) | $120,742 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bald Knob
How many truck crashes happen in Bald Knob?
White County has had 620 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 282 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bald Knob?
US-67 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bald Knob since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bald Knob?
August has the most truck crashes in White County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bald Knob?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in White County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bald Knob compare with Arkansas?
White County records 66.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bald Knob?
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.