Sulphur Rock, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sulphur Rock: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sulphur Rock 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 |
Compared with Arkansas, Independence County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Sulphur Rock: US-167 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Sulphur Rock since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 346 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Independence County. They injured 175 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Sulphur Rock had 5 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Within this area, US-167 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-69 (3) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for Sulphur Rock fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Independence County.
- Check whether your routes use US-167, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Independence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 5 |
| SR-69 | 3 |
| SR-25 | 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 |
Sulphur Rock at a glance
| Population | 650 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 514 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72553) | $36,944 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sulphur Rock
How common are truck crashes in Sulphur Rock?
346 truck crashes have been reported in Independence County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 175 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sulphur Rock?
Since 2015, US-167 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sulphur Rock: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sulphur Rock?
The worst month is June: 10.4% of truck crashes in Independence County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sulphur Rock?
Since 2015, Independence County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Sulphur Rock compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Independence County records 78.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sulphur Rock?
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.