ZIP 72529 (Cherokee Village, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72529: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sharp 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 164 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sharp County compares with Arkansas
Sharp County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sharp County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sharp County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.7 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 3.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.7% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.2% | 22.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Arkansas, Sharp County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Arkansas on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Sharp County at a glance: November worst month: 11.6% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 164 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sharp County since 2015: 59 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.7% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72529 since 2015: US-62 (3) and US-63 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72529 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Sharp County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 3 |
| US-63 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sharp County) |
|---|---|
| US-63 | 63 |
| US-62 | 22 |
| US-167 | 15 |
| Sh230 | 10 |
| Sh115 | 8 |
| Sh175 | 4 |
| Sh62 | 3 |
| Sh167 | 3 |
ZIP 72529 at a glance
| Population | 5,059 |
| Density | 95 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $37,355 |
| Median home value | $105,427 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sharp 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 | 11 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | -32% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 10 | +40% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | +55% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72529
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72529?
Sharp County has had 164 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 59 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72529?
Truck crashes in Sharp County peak in November, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72529?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Sharp County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72529 compare with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 75.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sharp County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72529?
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.