ZIP 72131 (Quitman, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72131: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cleburne 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
3 of 151 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cleburne County compares with Arkansas
Cleburne County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cleburne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cleburne County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.8 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 64% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Cleburne County has lower values than Arkansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arkansas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Cleburne County at a glance: 1.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 151 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cleburne County since 2015: 62 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 33.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% 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 72131 happened on CR-PLEASANT Springs Rd W (1), SR-5 (1) and SR-92 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72131 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 26.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Arkansas.
- 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 Cleburne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-PLEASANT Springs Rd W | 1 |
| SR-5 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cleburne County) |
|---|---|
| Sh25 | 37 |
| Cst(Heber Springs Road) | 12 |
| Sh16 | 12 |
| Cst(Wilburn Road) | 6 |
| Sh110 | 6 |
| Sh92 | 5 |
| Cst(Greers Ferry Road) | 5 |
| Cst(Floral Road) | 5 |
ZIP 72131 at a glance
| Population | 4,605 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,629 |
| Median home value | $147,736 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cleburne 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 12 | +33% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 20 | +73% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | -33% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72131
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72131?
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cleburne County (62 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72131?
Truck crashes in Cleburne County peak in July, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72131?
Since 2015, Cleburne County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72131 compared with Arkansas?
Cleburne County records 51.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72131?
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.