ZIP 72543 (Heber Springs, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72543: 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 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Arkansas: 3.9).
Overview
Cleburne County has recorded 151 truck crashes since 2015, with 62 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72543 since 2015: CR-PLEASANT Springs Rd W (1) and SR-337 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72543 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.0% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 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-337 | 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 72543 at a glance
| Population | 12,350 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,722 |
| Median home value | $192,682 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 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 72543
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72543?
Cleburne County has had 151 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 62 people and killing 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72543?
The worst month is July: 11.9% of truck crashes in Cleburne County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72543?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cleburne County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72543 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cleburne County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72543?
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.