Arkansas Safety Report
Comprehensive motor carrier safety analysis combining FMCSA registration data with NHTSA fatality statistics for Arkansas.
Executive Summary
According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Arkansas recorded 603 traffic fatalities in 2024, representing a 1.2% increase from the previous year, raising safety concerns. Large trucks were involved in 103 of these incidents (17.1% of total fatalities). The state's fatality rate of 19.4 per 100,000 residents exceeds the national average of 11.5 per 100,000 residents by 7.9 points. Of the 38,271 registered motor carriers in Arkansas, 1,123 (2.9%) have crash incidents on record within the 24-month federal monitoring period.
Economic Context
Arkansas's $198 billion economy relies on efficient freight transportation across its major corridors, including I-40 (E-W) and I-30 (Little Rock-Dallas). The state's trucking industry employs approximately 31,318 workers, contributing significantly to both local employment and interstate commerce.
Risk Analysis
Risk analysis identifies 10 carriers in Arkansas with elevated crash histories (4+ incidents in 24 months). The highest-risk carrier, J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 80806), has recorded 1484 crashes during the monitoring period. Combined, these 10 carriers account for 3984 of the state's 6115 total carrier-involved incidents—a disproportionate 65.2% of all crashes from just 0.03% of registered carriers. Shippers and freight brokers are advised to conduct thorough due diligence when engaging carriers with multiple incidents on record.
Arkansas Trucking Industry Overview
The trucking industry in Arkansas employs approximately 31,318 workers, contributing to the state's $198 billion GDP. Registered carriers operate a combined fleet of 499,039 power units with 227,482 active drivers. Key freight arteries include I-40 (E-W), I-30 (Little Rock-Dallas), I-55 (N-S), which facilitate the movement of goods across state lines and to major distribution centers. The state's freight infrastructure supports both regional distribution and long-haul interstate commerce, making carrier safety a critical concern for public welfare and economic efficiency.
Top Cities by Carrier Concentration
Arkansas Motor Carrier Directory
Showing top 100 by incident volume| Carrier Identity | Crashes (24m) | Action |
|---|---|---|
| J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC DOT: 80806 • LOWELL | 1484 | VIEW REPORT |
| WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 63585 • BENTONVILLE | 798 | VIEW REPORT |
| FEDEX FREIGHT INC DOT: 239039 • HARRISON | 605 | VIEW REPORT |
| ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC DOT: 82866 • FORT SMITH | 336 | VIEW REPORT |
| TYSON FOODS INC DOT: 3327 • SPRINGDALE | 221 | VIEW REPORT |
| MAVERICK TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 178538 • NORTH LITTLE ROCK | 173 | VIEW REPORT |
| USA TRUCK LLC DOT: 213754 • VAN BUREN | 122 | VIEW REPORT |
| PAM TRANSPORT INC DOT: 179752 • TONTITOWN | 105 | VIEW REPORT |
| LEW THOMPSON & SON TRUCKING LLC DOT: 665224 • HUNTSVILLE | 81 | VIEW REPORT |
| OAKLEY TRUCKING INC DOT: 3259 • NORTH LITTLE ROCK | 59 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRANSCO LINES INC DOT: 260968 • RUSSELLVILLE | 54 | VIEW REPORT |
| CAL-ARK INTERNATIONAL INC DOT: 546354 • MABLEVALE | 39 | VIEW REPORT |
| WALMART INC DOT: 3316281 • BENTONVILLE | 33 | VIEW REPORT |
| APAC-CENTRAL INC DOT: 143189 • FAYETTEVILLE | 27 | VIEW REPORT |
| EOS INC DOT: 2413373 • N LITTLE ROCK | 27 | VIEW REPORT |
| JM BOZEMAN ENTERPRISES INC DOT: 612506 • MALVERN | 27 | VIEW REPORT |
| CARDS HOLDINGS INC DOT: 3164317 • SPRINGDALE | 21 | VIEW REPORT |
| WINDSTREAM COMMUNICATIONS LLC DOT: 1496662 • LITTLE ROCK | 19 | VIEW REPORT |
| MET EXPRESS INC DOT: 3885269 • TONTITOWN | 19 | VIEW REPORT |
| RICH TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 305789 • LITTLE ROCK | 15 | VIEW REPORT |
| SINDLE TRUCKING LLC DOT: 2166864 • EL DORADO | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| CENTRAL HAULING CO DOT: 740036 • LITTLE ROCK | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| TWO NINES AGRI TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 3089858 • MORRILTON | 14 | VIEW REPORT |
| DYKE INDUSTRIES INC DOT: 178084 • LITTLE ROCK | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS INC DOT: 777764 • HARRISON | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| PLD TRANSPORT INC DOT: 977650 • MALVERN | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| TWEEDY TRANSPORT INC DOT: 1198616 • POCAHONTAS | 13 | VIEW REPORT |
| CONWAY COURIER SERVICE INC DOT: 906238 • CONWAY | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| ART TRANSPORT INC DOT: 1058546 • VAN BUREN | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| THOMPSON TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 1237221 • LITTLE ROCK | 12 | VIEW REPORT |
| FREER TRUCKING INC DOT: 592719 • FORDYCE | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| DEDICATED LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 1004540 • CROSSETT | 11 | VIEW REPORT |
| DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS LLC DOT: 876076 • RUSSELLVILLE | 10 | VIEW REPORT |
| WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARKANSAS DOT: 464828 • LITTLE ROCK | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| J D & BILLY HINES TRUCKING INC DOT: 159505 • PRESCOTT | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| BOWERMAN TRUCKING INC DOT: 1301864 • SEARCY | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| P & P TRUCKING INC DOT: 812188 • SEARCY | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 564721 • JONESBORO | 9 | VIEW REPORT |
| WAYNE SMITH TRUCKING INC DOT: 173829 • MORRILTON | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| TRI-STATE ENTERPRISES DOT: 298624 • FORT SMITH | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| DIAMOND STATE TRUCKING & LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 937061 • MALVERN | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| DMT SERVICES INC DOT: 464865 • SILOAM SPRINGS | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| MCSHEER TRUCKIN LLC DOT: 391384 • ROSE BUD | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| TANKERSLEY FOOD SERVICE LLC DOT: 134332 • VAN BUREN | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| J & K TRANSPORT INCORPORATED DOT: 1297239 • HAMPTON | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| H J SAELER INC DOT: 252231 • WALDO | 8 | VIEW REPORT |
| CENTRAL STATES MANUFACTURING INC DOT: 350928 • SPRINGDALE | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| TIMMONS TRANSIT INC DOT: 906107 • JONESBORO | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| LOGGINS LOGISTICS INC DOT: 687249 • JONESBORO | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| ARKANSAS SIGN & BARRICADE DOT: 3107636 • MABELVALE | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| CENTRAL ARKANSAS PETROLEUM TRANSPORT DOT: 313788 • MALVERN | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| GOLIATH TRUCKING INC DOT: 1948688 • PIGGOTT | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| TSIMCO LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 2594861 • TEXARKANA | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| ATKINS ELECTRIC CO INC DOT: 1725828 • EL DORADO | 7 | VIEW REPORT |
| ENTERGY ARKANSAS LLC DOT: 391210 • LITTLE ROCK | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| HUGG AND HALL EQUIPMENT COMPANY DOT: 111800 • LITTLE ROCK | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| ARKANSAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES INC DOT: 82876 • LITTLE ROCK | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| MAGS TRUCKING INC DOT: 612187 • CABOT | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| 4D TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 2433391 • AMITY | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| PRT INC DOT: 1205009 • NASHVILLE | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| SOURCE LOGISTICS INC DOT: 1022968 • RUSSELLVILLE | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| ELS LLC DOT: 2074781 • WEST MEMPHIS | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| PARTS WAREHOUSE INC DOT: 205423 • LITTLE ROCK | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| DONS COLD STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 1591567 • ROGERS | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| MULE TRAIN LLC DOT: 3351190 • MOUNTAINBURG | 6 | VIEW REPORT |
| PB ENERGY LOGISTICS LLC DOT: 2595939 • DERMOTT | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| STALLION EXPRESS INC DOT: 741086 • BEEBE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| MC EXPRESS LLC DOT: 345951 • JONESBORO | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| MORRIS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC DOT: 2457013 • HAMBURG | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| JMS TRANSPORT LLC DOT: 2205213 • EL DORADO | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| ANOTHER MILE LLC DOT: 3217036 • MORRILTON | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| JAMES V RICHMOND DOT: 1198869 • POPLAR GROVE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| G RAY BAKER TRUCKING INC DOT: 82951 • RUSSELLVILLE | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| WEATHERFORD TRUCKING LLC DOT: 3082779 • LAMAR | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| JET INC OF SEARCY DOT: 1022182 • SEARCY | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| DOUBLE D TOWING LLC DOT: 3247955 • JONESBORO | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| UCO EQUIPMENT INC DOT: 2015730 • CABOT | 5 | VIEW REPORT |
| FAIRWAY LAWNS LLC DOT: 688174 • LITTLE ROCK | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| OK FOODS INC DOT: 606159 • FORT SMITH | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| COBB-VANTRESS LLC DOT: 283462 • SILOAM SPRINGS | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| GENERATIONS TRANSPORT INC DOT: 783619 • FT SMITH | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| MIDSOUTH SALES LLC DOT: 63481 • JONESBORO | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| SPECIALIZED SERVICES TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 570779 • STUTTGART | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| WHITE RIVER MATERIALS INC DOT: 276084 • BATESVILLE | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| STACKED LOGISTICS INC DOT: 545134 • PINE BLUFF | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| CARMAN INC DOT: 262981 • FORT SMITH | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| BEACON TIRE INC DOT: 666027 • RUSSELLVILLE | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| SILICA TRANSPORT INC DOT: 11284 • GUION | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| MCCONNELL & SON INC DOT: 81053 • NORTH LITTLE ROCK | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| BILL DAVIS TRUCKING INC DOT: 160904 • BATESVILLE | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| SMS TRUCKING INC DOT: 471162 • CABOT | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC DOT: 224549 • LEACHVILLE | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| NELMS TRUCKING LLC DOT: 1677723 • HAMBURG | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| SLS TRUCKING INC DOT: 1365433 • HOPE | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| DELFINES DEL BAJIO TRUCKING LLC DOT: 1307186 • FORT SMITH | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| CURBOW ENTERPRIZES AND TRANSPORTATION INC DOT: 549456 • VAN BUREN | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| ANDERS TRUCKING INC DOT: 283270 • EL DORADO | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| HARD ROCK LLC DOT: 3458556 • ALEXANDER | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| JLM TRANSPORTATION LLC DOT: 3028900 • MENA | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
| STATELINE HOLDINGS LLC DOT: 3069303 • HUTTIG | 4 | VIEW REPORT |
Data Sources & Methodology
Last updated: 2026-08-31. Data refresh occurs monthly. Fatality counts represent all motor vehicle crashes, not exclusively commercial vehicle incidents.