It is our goal to provide safe and efficient transportation solutions to support Arkansas’ economy and enhance the quality of life for generations to come. To reach that goal, even one death on our roadways is too many.
Arkansas closely tracks fatalities and serious injuries.
Since 2015, the number of crashes on Arkansas’ roadways have gone up by 18 percent. The State’s growing population and increasing traffic both play a role in additional crashes and everyone must play a role in making decisions to ensure these crashes do not lead to fatalities or serious injuries. As seen from the bar chart on the previous page, the data is showing a growing number of fatalities on the public roadway system.
Some challenges and trends that are occurring include the following:
• Growing number of fatalities and serious injuries involving a non-motorist.
• Growing number of fatalities and serious injuries involving speeding and/or aggressive driving.
• Difficulties accurately capturing distracted driving crashes due to challenges proving distraction was the cause of death.
ARDOT has completed several planned activities that have measurably impacted traffic safety in the state including:
• Installation of 2,519 miles of rumble strips on Arkansas’ highways
• Installation of oversize signs and enhanced pavement markings
• Stationed patrol vehicles at construction zones
• Funded Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Courts
• Established High Risk Rural Road Program
• Developed the Arkansas Crash Analytics Tool
See more information about ARDOT’s framework to reduce fatalities and serious injuries in the Arkansas Strategic Highway Safety Plan
Visit our Traffic Safety Page