Izard County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Izard County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 60 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Izard County compares with Arkansas
Izard County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Izard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Izard County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 61% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 38.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.7× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 23% below the state |
| After dark | 15.8% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Izard County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Izard County at a glance: 0.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Arkansas.
Overview
Izard County has recorded 60 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 70 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 31.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (13.3%).
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location in Izard County since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Izard County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Izard County.
- Morning starts matter: 38.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- 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 Izard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded in Izard County since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Izard County) |
|---|---|
| Sh56 | 8 |
| Sh69 | 5 |
| Sh56W | 5 |
| Cst(Lacrosse Road) | 5 |
| Sh9 | 4 |
| Sh58W | 3 |
| Sh177 | 3 |
| Cst(East Main Street) | 2 |
Izard County at a glance
| Population | 14,291 |
| Land area | 580.2 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,422 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Izard 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | +5% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +39% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 6 | +58% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Cities, towns & communities in Izard County
ZIP codes in Izard County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Izard County
How many truck accidents are there in Izard County?
Izard County has had 60 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Izard County?
The worst month is May: 15.0% of truck crashes in Izard County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Izard County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Izard County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Izard County compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 36.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Izard County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Izard County?
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.