ZIP 72045 (El Paso, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72045: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in White 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
6 of 620 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How White County compares with Arkansas
White County against Arkansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where White County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | White County | Arkansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.6 | 92.4 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 3.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 22.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
White County sits below Arkansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for White County: 1 in 116 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.9%, against 1.6% for Arkansas.
Overview
Since 2015, 620 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in White County. They injured 282 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Arkansas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
4.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 3.3% across Arkansas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 72045 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-5 (3), US-64 (3), US-67 (3), CR-TATESM (1) and SR-107 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Arkansas: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 72045 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in White County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.6% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; adjust start times where you can.
- With 4.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Arkansas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 3 |
| US-64 | 3 |
| US-67 | 3 |
| CR-TATESM | 1 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (White County) |
|---|---|
| Us67/167 | 185 |
| US-67 | 39 |
| Sh36 | 37 |
| US-64 | 31 |
| US-167 | 29 |
| Sh5 | 20 |
| US-64E | 18 |
| Sh16 | 15 |
ZIP 72045 at a glance
| Population | 1,110 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,602 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in White 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 | 24 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 36 | +53% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 53 | +46% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 60 | +15% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 60 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 72045
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 72045?
White County has had 620 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 282 people and killing 22.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 72045?
August has the most truck crashes in White County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72045?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in White County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 72045 compare with Arkansas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, White County has 66.6 truck crashes a year; Arkansas has 92.4.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 72045?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.