Cleveland County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cleveland County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cleveland County compares with Arkansas
Cleveland County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cleveland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cleveland County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 31% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 36.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.6× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Cleveland County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arkansas on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
Cleveland County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Cleveland County has recorded 81 truck crashes since 2015, with 44 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 17.3% of truck crashes.
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Cleveland County happened on US-63 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cleveland County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Cleveland County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cleveland County.
- Morning starts matter: 36.0% 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 Cleveland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cleveland County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cleveland County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 22 |
| US-79 | 21 |
| Sh8 | 8 |
| US-167 | 7 |
| Sh189S | 4 |
| Sh35S | 3 |
| Sh114 | 3 |
| I-530 | 2 |
Cleveland County at a glance
| Population | 7,367 |
| Land area | 597.9 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,839 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cleveland 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 | 8 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | -1% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | -17% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 6 | -6% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods.
Cities, towns & communities in Cleveland County
ZIP codes in Cleveland County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Cleveland County
How many truck crashes happen in Cleveland County?
Since 2015, 81 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cleveland County (44 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cleveland County?
Truck crashes in Cleveland County peak in September, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cleveland County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cleveland County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Cleveland County compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cleveland County has 92.6 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cleveland County?
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.