ZIP 72085 (Letona, AR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 72085: 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 |
Compared with Arkansas, White County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Arkansas on on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in White County: 1 in 116 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 1.6% across Arkansas.
Overview
Police reported 620 crashes involving commercial trucks in White County since 2015: 282 people were injured and 22 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Arkansas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 4.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Arkansas: 3.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 72085 since 2015: SR-124 (1) and US-67 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.6% across Arkansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 72085 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.8% of truck crashes here, more than Arkansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-124 | 1 |
| US-67 | 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 72085 at a glance
| Population | 210 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $38,125 |
| Median home value | $114,803 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 60. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 72085
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 72085?
Since 2015, 620 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in White County (282 injured, 22 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 72085?
Truck crashes in White County peak in August, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 72085?
Since 2015, White County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 72085 compared with Arkansas?
The yearly rate is 66.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in White County, vs 92.4 for Arkansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 72085?
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.