ZIP 72003 (Almyra, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72003: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Arkansas 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
2 of 197 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Arkansas County compares with Arkansas
Arkansas County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Arkansas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Arkansas County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.8 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 13.0% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Arkansas County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Arkansas County: September the month with the most truck crashes: 14.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 197 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Arkansas County. They injured 96 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72003 since 2015: US-165 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72003 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Arkansas County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Arkansas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Arkansas County) |
|---|---|
| US-165 | 32 |
| US-79 | 26 |
| US-165S | 17 |
| Sh1 | 10 |
| US-79S | 9 |
| US-165N | 7 |
| US-63 | 6 |
| Sh165S | 5 |
ZIP 72003 at a glance
| Population | 623 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,443 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Arkansas 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 | 13 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 16 | +21% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 16 | +3% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 18 | +9% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72003
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72003?
Arkansas County has had 197 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 96 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72003?
The worst month is September: 14.7% of truck crashes in Arkansas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 72003?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Arkansas County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 72003 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 104.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Arkansas County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72003?
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.