Heber Springs, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Heber Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Heber Springs 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 |
Cleburne County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Cleburne County: 1.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Arkansas: 3.9).
Overview
Cleburne County has recorded 151 truck crashes since 2015, with 62 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
Only 16 truck crashes were reported in Heber Springs 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%.
November through March accounts for 33.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.9%).
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Heber Springs since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-PLEASANT Springs Rd W (1) and SR-337 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Heber Springs fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cleburne County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.0% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-PLEASANT Springs Rd W | 1 |
| SR-337 | 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 |
Heber Springs at a glance
| Population | 7,313 |
| Land area | 9.1 sq mi |
| Density | 804 per sq mi |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Heber Springs
How common are truck crashes in Heber Springs?
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cleburne County (62 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Heber Springs?
Truck crashes in Cleburne County peak in July, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Heber Springs?
Since 2015, Cleburne County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Heber Springs compare with Arkansas?
Cleburne County records 51.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Heber Springs?
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.