Sheridan, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sheridan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sheridan and Grant County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grant County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 254 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grant County compares with Arkansas
Grant County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 117.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Grant County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Grant County: March 13.8% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 254 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grant County since 2015: 94 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
Sheridan had 51 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Grant County numbers.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.2% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-167 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-270 (3) and SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Sheridan fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-167; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.1% 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
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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 4 |
| US-270 | 3 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 66 |
| US-270 | 28 |
| US-167S | 22 |
| US-270W | 15 |
| US-167N | 14 |
| US-270E | 13 |
| Sh35N | 8 |
| Sh35 | 7 |
Sheridan at a glance
| Population | 5,315 |
| Land area | 12.4 sq mi |
| Density | 430 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72150) | $73,818 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72150) | $190,500 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | +63% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 18 | +48% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 23 | +27% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sheridan
How many truck accidents are there in Sheridan?
Since 2015, 254 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grant County (94 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sheridan?
NHTSA data shows US-167 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sheridan since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sheridan?
March has the most truck crashes in Grant County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sheridan?
Since 2015, Grant County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Sheridan compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 117.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grant County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sheridan?
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.