Lepanto, AR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lepanto: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lepanto and Poinsett County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Poinsett County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 324 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Poinsett County compares with Arkansas
Poinsett County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Poinsett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Poinsett County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 126.8 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 15.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 17.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Poinsett County has lower values than Arkansas for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Poinsett County: 1 in 312 crashes involve a garbage truck (1 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 324 crashes involving commercial trucks in Poinsett County since 2015: 155 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Lepanto since 2015; patterns below come from Poinsett County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 37.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
I-555 leads within 10 miles of Lepanto with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-135 (2), SR-118 (1) and SR-140 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for Lepanto fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Poinsett County.
- Check whether your routes use I-555, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Arkansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Poinsett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-555 | 3 |
| SR-135 | 2 |
| SR-118 | 1 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Poinsett County) |
|---|---|
| Sh14E | 40 |
| Sh1 | 32 |
| Sh14 | 27 |
| I-555N | 26 |
| I-555 | 26 |
| I-555S | 19 |
| US-63 | 19 |
| US-49 | 18 |
Lepanto at a glance
| Population | 1,638 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,047 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 72354) | $48,472 |
| Median home value (ZIP 72354) | $75,389 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Poinsett 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 | 21 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 24 | +15% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 24 | +3% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 29 | +19% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lepanto
How common are truck crashes in Lepanto?
Poinsett County has had 324 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 155 people and killing 13.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lepanto?
NHTSA data shows I-555 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lepanto since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lepanto?
June has the most truck crashes in Poinsett County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lepanto?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Poinsett County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Lepanto compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Poinsett County records 126.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lepanto?
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.