ZIP 72523 (Concord, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72523: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Cleburne County: 1.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cleburne County. They injured 62 people and killed 2.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72523 since 2015.
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 72523 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.
- 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 Cleburne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 72523 at a glance
| Population | 961 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,206 |
| Median home value | $103,505 |
| Home ownership | 99% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 14 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72523
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72523?
Cleburne County has had 151 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 62 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72523?
The worst month is July: 11.9% of truck crashes in Cleburne County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72523?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Cleburne County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72523 compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 51.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cleburne County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72523?
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.