Sparkman, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sparkman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sparkman and Dallas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dallas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Dallas County compares with Arkansas
Dallas County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dallas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dallas County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 154.1 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Dallas County sits below Arkansas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Dallas County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 107 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dallas County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Sparkman since 2015, this page uses Dallas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (16.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sparkman since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Dallas County.
Route planning tips for Sparkman fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dallas County.
- 27.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Dallas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dallas County) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 25 |
| Sh9 | 25 |
| Sh8 | 8 |
| US-167 | 8 |
| Sh229 | 6 |
| Sh48 | 6 |
| US-167N | 3 |
| Sh7N | 3 |
Sparkman at a glance
| Population | 333 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 258 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 71763) | $73,438 |
| Median home value (ZIP 71763) | $109,189 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dallas 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +4% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | +2% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 9 | -12% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sparkman
How many truck crashes happen in Sparkman?
107 truck crashes have been reported in Dallas County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 39 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sparkman?
Truck crashes in Dallas County peak in February, with 16.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sparkman?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dallas County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sparkman compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 154.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dallas County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sparkman?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.