Russell, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Russell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Russell 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).
What stands out in White County: 1 in 116 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Russell 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%.
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Russell since 2015: US-67 (2), SR-367 (1) and US-167 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Russell fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 2 |
| 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 |
Russell at a glance
| Population | 185 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 889 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72139) | $22,917 |
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 Russell
How common are truck crashes in Russell?
Since 2015, 620 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in White County (282 injured, 22 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Russell?
The worst month is August: 9.8% of truck crashes in White County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Russell?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in White County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Russell compare with Arkansas?
White County records 66.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Russell?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.