ZIP 72041 (De Valls Bluff, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72041: 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 |
Prairie County has lower values than Arkansas for 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Overview
Prairie County has recorded 593 truck crashes since 2015, with 285 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.9% for Arkansas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.5% of truck crashes, compared with 3.3% in Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 72041 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-63 (1), US-79 (1) and Us- 79-13 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.6% in Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72041 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.5% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Prairie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 4 |
| US-63 | 1 |
| US-79 | 1 |
| Us- 79-13 | 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 72041 at a glance
| Population | 1,175 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,125 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 55. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72041
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 72041?
Prairie County has had 593 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 285 people and killing 12.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 72041?
I-40 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72041 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 72041?
The worst month is February: 12.5% of truck crashes in Prairie County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 72041?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Prairie County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 72041 compare with Arkansas?
Prairie County records 639.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 92.4 across Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72041?
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.