Every year drivers travel thousands of miles on Arkansas roads, some of which are more dangerous than others.
On Highway 62, which runs through Bentonville to Mountain Home, a death happened every 14.9 miles.
In the last 15 years, the Fort Smith area has continued to experience serious traffic accidents. Close to 700 crashes have occurred between Arkansas 45, U.S. 71 and I-540.
Many collisions happen between the 1.43 and 1.46-mile mark on Arkansas 45 in Fort Smith.
Some interstates running through Arkansas see more fatalities than do its highways.
I-530 sees an accident every 4.2 miles.
On I-30, a death happens approximately every 6.5 miles.
Arkansas 45 just south of Zero Street is traveled extensively by heavy trucks, including those heading to and from the Fort Smith landfill.
Large trucks are several times heavier than cars and cannot maneuver or stop as quickly, which can cause serious accidents.
80 percent of motor vehicle accidents involve distracted driving.
27 percent of fatal crashes involve at least one driver traveling at excessive speeds.
An attorney can help. A Fort Smith auto accident attorney will work hard to get you the compensation you are entitled to.