Edgemont, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Edgemont: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Edgemont and Cleburne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cleburne County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 151 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cleburne County compares with Arkansas
Cleburne County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cleburne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cleburne County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.8 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 64% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Cleburne County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Cleburne County: 1.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Arkansas.
Overview
Cleburne County has recorded 151 truck crashes since 2015, with 62 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Edgemont since 2015; patterns below come from Cleburne County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Edgemont since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Edgemont fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cleburne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cleburne County) |
|---|---|
| Sh25 | 37 |
| Cst(Heber Springs Road) | 12 |
| Sh16 | 12 |
| Cst(Wilburn Road) | 6 |
| Sh110 | 6 |
| Sh92 | 5 |
| Cst(Greers Ferry Road) | 5 |
| Cst(Floral Road) | 5 |
Edgemont at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72067) | $53,668 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72067) | $209,842 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cleburne 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 | 9 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 12 | +33% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 20 | +73% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | -33% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Edgemont
How common are truck crashes in Edgemont?
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cleburne County (62 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Edgemont?
Truck crashes in Cleburne County peak in July, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Edgemont?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Cleburne County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Edgemont compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 51.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cleburne County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Edgemont?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.