Wynne, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wynne: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wynne and Cross County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cross County numbers.
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 |
Cross County has lower values than Arkansas for 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.
What stands out in Cross County: September worst month: 15.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 171 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cross County. They injured 119 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
Wynne had 47 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cross County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wynne since 2015: SR-1 (1) and US-64 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Wynne fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cross County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.1% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cross County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 1 |
| US-64 | 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 |
Wynne at a glance
| Population | 7,905 |
| Land area | 9.0 sq mi |
| Density | 879 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72396) | $58,938 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72396) | $139,970 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wynne
How common are truck crashes in Wynne?
Cross County has had 171 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 119 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wynne?
September has the most truck crashes in Cross County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wynne?
Since 2015, Cross County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Wynne compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 90.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cross County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wynne?
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.