ZIP 71763 (Sparkman, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 71763: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dallas County, 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
0 of 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dallas County compares with Arkansas
Dallas County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dallas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dallas County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 154.1 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.5% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 14.6% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Dallas County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
Dallas County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 107 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dallas County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 16.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (2.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 71763 happened on SR-9 (1) and Sr- 9-01 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Dallas County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 71763 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 27.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Dallas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 1 |
| Sr- 9-01 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dallas County) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 25 |
| Sh9 | 25 |
| Sh8 | 8 |
| US-167 | 8 |
| Sh229 | 6 |
| Sh48 | 6 |
| US-167N | 3 |
| Sh7N | 3 |
ZIP 71763 at a glance
| Population | 1,607 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,438 |
| Median home value | $109,189 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dallas 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 | 9 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +4% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | +2% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 9 | -12% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 71763
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 71763?
Dallas County has had 107 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 71763?
February has the most truck crashes in Dallas County, 16.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 71763?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Dallas County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 71763 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 154.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dallas County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 71763?
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.