ZIP 72017 (Biscoe, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72017: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Prairie 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
4 of 593 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Prairie County compares with Arkansas
Prairie County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Prairie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Prairie County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 639.3 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 6.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.5% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 3.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.8% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.7% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Arkansas, Prairie County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Prairie County: 11.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.3% in Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 593 crashes involving commercial trucks in Prairie County since 2015: 285 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by SR-38 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72017 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Prairie County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 11.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Arkansas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Prairie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 9 |
| SR-38 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Prairie County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 162 |
| I-40W | 161 |
| I-40E | 157 |
| Sh11N | 17 |
| US-63S | 13 |
| US-63 | 11 |
| US-70 | 9 |
| I40(Rest Area) | 7 |
ZIP 72017 at a glance
| Population | 203 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,731 |
| Median home value | $107,331 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Prairie 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 | 19 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 31 | +63% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 66 | +112% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 55 | -17% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 55. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72017
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72017?
Since 2015, 593 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Prairie County (285 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 72017?
I-40 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72017 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72017?
February has the most truck crashes in Prairie County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72017?
Since 2015, Prairie County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72017 compare with Arkansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Prairie County has 639.3 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72017?
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.