Cross County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cross 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
3 of 171 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cross County compares with Arkansas
Cross County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cross County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cross County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 8.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 61% below the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Cross County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Cross County at a glance: September the month with the most truck crashes: 15.2% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 171 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cross County. They injured 119 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Cross County happened on US-64 (2) and SR-1 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Cross County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Cross County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cross County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 2 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cross County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 66 |
| Sh1 | 33 |
| US-49 | 10 |
| Cst(North Falls Boulevard) | 9 |
| Sh42 | 7 |
| US-64E | 5 |
| US-64W | 3 |
| Sh75 | 3 |
Cross County at a glance
| Population | 16,194 |
| Land area | 616.3 sq mi |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,163 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cross 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 | 10 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | +69% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 15 | -8% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | -3% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Cross County
ZIP codes in Cross County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Cross County
How common are truck crashes in Cross County?
171 truck crashes have been reported in Cross County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 119 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cross County?
September has the most truck crashes in Cross County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cross County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Cross County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Cross County compare with Arkansas?
Cross County records 90.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cross County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.