There’s a little good news on Arkansas highways this year.
The number of people killed in traffic crashes across Arkansas is down significantly compared to this time last year, according to new preliminary figures released by the Arkansas State Police.
Better Is Better, Right?
As of July 29, 245 people have died on Arkansas roadways in 2026. That’s 47 fewer deaths than at the same point in 2025, when 292 traffic fatalities had been recorded.
Arkansas State Police Director Col. Mike Hagar said each life saved represents a family that didn’t have to receive the devastating news that a loved one had been killed in a crash.
“That represents 47 fewer families whose lives have been permanently changed and 47 fewer death notifications our Troopers have had to make,” Hagar said…