Sunset, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sunset: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sunset and Crittenden County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Crittenden County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 2,026 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crittenden County compares with Arkansas
Crittenden County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crittenden County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crittenden County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 373.5 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 4.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Crittenden County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Crittenden County: 1 in 159 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 1.6% in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 2,026 crashes involving commercial trucks in Crittenden County since 2015: 856 people were injured and 61 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Sunset had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Crittenden County numbers.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-55 leads within 10 miles of Sunset with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-40 (8), US-51 (2) and Cs-Rainer Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Sunset fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crittenden County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-55; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Crittenden County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-55 | 16 |
| I-40 | 8 |
| US-51 | 2 |
| Cs-Rainer Rd | 1 |
| Cs-Southland Drive | 1 |
| I-00040 | 1 |
| US-65 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crittenden County) |
|---|---|
| I-55N | 304 |
| I-55 | 283 |
| I-40E | 256 |
| I-55S | 252 |
| I-40W | 194 |
| I-40 | 177 |
| US-70 | 47 |
| US-64 | 36 |
Sunset at a glance
| Population | 165 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 627 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72364) | $74,462 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72364) | $206,782 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crittenden 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 | 66 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 130 | +98% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 149 | +15% | 3.2 |
| 2020s | 182 | +22% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 66 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 182. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sunset
How common are truck crashes in Sunset?
Crittenden County has had 2,026 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 856 people and killing 61.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sunset?
I-55 had 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sunset since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sunset?
Truck crashes in Crittenden County peak in May, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sunset?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Crittenden County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Sunset compare with Arkansas?
Crittenden County records 373.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sunset?
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.