Oppelo, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oppelo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oppelo and Perry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Perry County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Perry County compares with Arkansas
Perry County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 67% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 58% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 11.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Perry County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: winter months (nov–mar).
Oppelo at a glance: I-40 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Oppelo.
Overview
Perry County has recorded 81 truck crashes since 2015, with 28 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 52 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Oppelo since 2015; patterns below come from Perry County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 2.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 14.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.2% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Oppelo fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 4 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| Sh7 | 15 |
| Sh10W | 11 |
| Sh9 | 11 |
| Sh10 | 8 |
| Sh7S | 7 |
| Sh113N | 6 |
| Sh60E | 4 |
| Sh9S | 3 |
Oppelo at a glance
| Population | 763 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 310 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72125) | $62,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72125) | $81,218 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 7 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 5 | -27% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | +26% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 7 | +16% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oppelo
How many truck accidents are there in Oppelo?
Since 2015, 81 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Perry County (28 injured, 1 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Oppelo?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oppelo: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oppelo?
December has the most truck crashes in Perry County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oppelo?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Perry County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Oppelo compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 68.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Perry County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oppelo?
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.