Rose Bud, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rose Bud: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rose Bud 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 |
White County has lower values than Arkansas for 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).
White County at a glance: 1 in 116 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
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.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Rose Bud since 2015, this page uses White County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rose Bud since 2015: SR-5 (2) and CR-PLEASANT Springs Rd W (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Rose Bud fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.8% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 2 |
| CR-PLEASANT Springs Rd W | 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 |
Rose Bud at a glance
| Population | 498 |
| Land area | 6.0 sq mi |
| Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72137) | $52,612 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72137) | $146,136 |
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. 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 Rose Bud
How many truck accidents are there in Rose Bud?
White County has had 620 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 282 people and killing 22.
When do most truck crashes happen in Rose Bud?
August has the most truck crashes in White County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rose Bud?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in White County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Rose Bud compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 66.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in White County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rose Bud?
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.