Sevier County, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sevier 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 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sevier County compares with Arkansas
Sevier County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sevier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sevier County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.4% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.5% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Sevier County sits below Arkansas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Sevier County: 1 in 192 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 203 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sevier County since 2015: 80 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Sevier County is US-71, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Us- 71-06 (2) and US-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Sevier County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sevier County.
- Check whether your routes use US-71, 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
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 Sevier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Sevier County) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 5 |
| Us- 71-06 | 2 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sevier County) |
|---|---|
| US-71 | 82 |
| US-70 | 17 |
| US-71N | 16 |
| US-70E | 11 |
| Sh41 | 11 |
| US-70W | 8 |
| Cst(East Collin Raye Drive) | 7 |
| Sh71 | 4 |
Sevier County at a glance
| Population | 15,735 |
| Land area | 563.6 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,529 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sevier 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 | 13 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +21% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 16 | +4% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 20 | +23% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Sevier County
ZIP codes in Sevier County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Sevier County
How many truck crashes happen in Sevier County?
203 truck crashes have been reported in Sevier County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 80 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sevier County?
US-71 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Sevier County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sevier County?
January has the most truck crashes in Sevier County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sevier County?
Since 2015, Sevier County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sevier County compared with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Sevier County has 110.4 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sevier County?
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.