ZIP 72150 (Sheridan, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72150: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grant 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
2 of 254 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grant County compares with Arkansas
Grant County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 117.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.3% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Grant 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, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Grant County at a glance: March the month with the most truck crashes: 13.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 254 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grant County since 2015: 94 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72150 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-167 (4), US-270 (4), CR-A0014 (1) and SR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72150 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grant County.
- 32.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 4 |
| US-270 | 4 |
| CR-A0014 | 1 |
| SR-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| US-167 | 66 |
| US-270 | 28 |
| US-167S | 22 |
| US-270W | 15 |
| US-167N | 14 |
| US-270E | 13 |
| Sh35N | 8 |
| Sh35 | 7 |
ZIP 72150 at a glance
| Population | 12,337 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,818 |
| Median home value | $190,500 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | 8 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | +63% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 18 | +48% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 23 | +27% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72150
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72150?
Grant County has had 254 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 94 people and killing 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72150?
The worst month is March: 13.8% of truck crashes in Grant County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72150?
Since 2015, Grant County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72150 compare with Arkansas?
Grant County records 117.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72150?
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.