West Point, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Point 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 stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in West Point: US-67 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of West Point: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 620 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in White County. They injured 282 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in West Point 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for 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
Within this area, US-67 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by Cs-W Booth Rd (1), SR-323 (1) and SR-36 (1).
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 West Point fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- With 4.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 4 |
| Cs-W Booth Rd | 1 |
| SR-323 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-367 | 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 |
West Point at a glance
| Population | 172 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 400 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 60. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Point
How common are truck crashes in West Point?
620 truck crashes have been reported in White County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 282 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in West Point?
Since 2015, US-67 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Point: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Point?
August has the most truck crashes in White County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in West Point?
Since 2015, White County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does West Point compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, White County has 66.6 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in West Point?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.