Cushman, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cushman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cushman and Independence County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Independence County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 346 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Independence County compares with Arkansas
Independence County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Independence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Independence County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.5 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.4% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Independence County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Independence County: 0.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Overview
Independence County has recorded 346 truck crashes since 2015, with 175 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Cushman had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Independence County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Cushman happened on CR-REDCUTRD (1) and US-167 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Cushman fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Independence County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Independence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-REDCUTRD | 1 |
| US-167 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Independence County) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 63 |
| Cst(Batesville Boulevard) | 35 |
| Sh69 | 25 |
| Sh25 | 25 |
| Cst(Harrison Street) | 20 |
| Cst(North St Louis Street) | 13 |
| Cst(Heber Springs Road) | 11 |
| Cst(White Drive) | 10 |
Cushman at a glance
| Population | 445 |
| Land area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Density | 109 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72526) | $63,333 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Independence 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 | 14 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 22 | +56% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 29 | +32% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 29 | -0% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cushman
How many truck accidents are there in Cushman?
Independence County has had 346 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 175 people and killing 17.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cushman?
The worst month is June: 10.4% of truck crashes in Independence County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cushman?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Independence County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does Cushman compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 78.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Independence County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cushman?
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.