Griffithville, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Griffithville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Griffithville 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 runs above Arkansas on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Griffithville: US-67 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Griffithville.
Overview
White County has recorded 620 truck crashes since 2015, with 282 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Griffithville since 2015; patterns below come from White County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-323 (1), SR-36 (1) and SR-367 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Griffithville fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-67, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 4 |
| SR-323 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-367 | 1 |
| SR-38 | 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 |
Griffithville at a glance
| Population | 161 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 294 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72068) | $69,375 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 60. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Griffithville
How common are truck crashes in Griffithville?
White County has had 620 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 282 people and killing 22.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Griffithville?
NHTSA data shows US-67 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Griffithville since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Griffithville?
The worst month is August: 9.8% of truck crashes in White County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Griffithville?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in White County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Griffithville compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
White County records 66.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Griffithville?
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.