ZIP 72347 (Hickory Ridge, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72347: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cross 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 171 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cross County compares with Arkansas
Cross County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cross County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cross County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 90.4 | 92.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 8.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 61% below the state |
Cross County sits below Arkansas on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Cross County: September 15.2% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 171 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cross County. They injured 119 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.0% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72347 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-64 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72347 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cross County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cross County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 66 |
| Sh1 | 33 |
| US-49 | 10 |
| Cst(North Falls Boulevard) | 9 |
| Sh42 | 7 |
| US-64E | 5 |
| US-64W | 3 |
| Sh75 | 3 |
ZIP 72347 at a glance
| Population | 719 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,048 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cross 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 | 10 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 16 | +69% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 15 | -8% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | -3% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72347
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72347?
Cross County has had 171 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 119 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72347?
The worst month is September: 15.2% of truck crashes in Cross County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72347?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Cross County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72347 compared with Arkansas?
Cross County records 90.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72347?
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.